2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships Day 2: Record-Breaking Feats and Strategic Triumphs in Jiangshan
The second day of the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan, China, delivered thrilling performances across multiple weight categories, with athletes from Asia’s powerhouse nations showcasing exceptional skill and determination. Three A-group sessions highlighted the day, featuring intense competition, strategic medal victories, and historic record-breaking achievements.
Men’s 61 kg Category
In the men’s 61 kg division, seven athletes vied for podium positions. Chinese lifter Wang Hao dominated the snatch session, utilizing all three attempts to secure the gold medal with 142 kg. North Korea’s Pak Myong claimed silver (136 kg), while another Chinese athlete, Wang Min, earned bronze (134 kg) after lifting his three attempts.
In the clean & jerk Pak Myong reverse fortunes, clinching gold with a 170 kg lift on his second attempt. Wang Hao, despite only successfully lifting his first attempt (163 kg), secured silver in both the clean & jerk and total (305 kg). Wang Min completed the podium with a 160 kg clean & jerk, securing bronze in the segment and total (294 kg). Pak Myong’s combined total of 306 kg earned him the overall gold, underscoring his tactical mastery.
Men’s 67 kg Category
Fifteen athletes competed in the fiercely contested men’s 67 kg category. China’s Zheng Xinhao emerged victorious in the snatch, lifting 147 kg—a mere 1 kg ahead of Vietnam’s Tran Minh Tri (146 kg). Uzbekistan’s Khusinboy Matrasulov claimed bronze with 140 kg.
The clean & jerk segment saw dramatic shifts. South Korea’s Bae Moonsu, fourth in the snatch, secured gold with a clutch 174 kg final attempt, propelling him to third in the total (313 kg). Tran Minh Tri lifted 172 kg for silver in the segment, while Zheng Xinhao took bronze (160 kg). Tran’s total of 318 kg (146 kg + 172 kg) crowned him category champion, with Zheng earning silver (307 kg) and Bae bronze. Notably, Zheng Xinhao achieved a rare triple-medal feat: gold in snatch, silver in total, and bronze in clean & jerk.
Women’s 55 kg Category
The women’s 55 kg category became a showcase for China’s Zhang Haiqin, who dominated all phases. She swept gold in snatch (99 kg), clean & jerk (126 kg), and total (225 kg), breaking five Asian Junior and five World Junior records. Her flawless performance highlighted her status as a rising star in weightlifting.
Silver and bronze medals were awarded to Chinese Taipei athletes Chen Guan Ling and Hu Chia Chi, respectively.
Day 2 of the 2025 Asian Championships exemplified the pinnacle of weightlifting excellence, blending strategic pacing, resilience, and record-shattering lifts. As the competition progresses, anticipation builds for further displays of athletic prowess in Jiangshan. For full results and updates, visit the official event website
