China Triumphantly Concludes the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships: All Tournament Results
On May 15, the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships concluded in Jiangshan, China. This tournament was the last to be held under the current weight categories — starting from June 2025, a new weight class system will come into effect: for men — 60, 65, 71, 79, 88, 98, 110, and +110 kg; for women — 48, 53, 58, 63, 69, 77, 86, and +86 kg.
On home soil, the Chinese national team demonstrated total dominance, winning a total of 57 medals, including 35 golds. Among them, 10 were so-called "big" gold medals, awarded for the combined total of both lifts.
North Korea took second place in the overall medal standings with 9 gold medals, while Iran placed third with 5 golds.
In total, athletes from 7 countries became champions. China led the way with 10 champions, followed by North Korea with 4, and one champion each from Uzbekistan, Iran, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Medal Table of the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships
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