Chinese Lifters Dominate Asian Weightlifting Event with 8 Golds in a Day

On May 16, during the ongoing Asian Weightlifting Championship in Gandhinagar, India, the Chinese team captured eight gold medals and one silver across three weight classes, underlining their technical superiority and competitive edge. Liao Guifang secured a clean sweep in the women's 77kg division, lifting 118kg in snatch, 147kg in clean and jerk, and totaling 265kg. Her consistent excellence has become a hallmark of Chinese weightlifting success. Thu Yi excelled in the men's 94kg category, achieving three gold medals with lifts of 175kg snatch, 211kg clean and jerk, and 386kg total. His performance demonstrated remarkable power and control under pressure. Feng Chuiting captured two gold medals in the women's 86kg class for snatch and total, while earning silver in clean and jerk. She recorded 127kg in snatch, 143kg in clean and jerk, and 270kg total. Bahrain's Marushchak won the clean and jerk gold with 145kg. With four days completed, China stands at 16 gold, 11 silver, and 8 bronze medals, cementing their reputation as Asia's leading weightlifting nation.