Weightlifting

China’s Zhao Jinlan secured the women’s 53kg title at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships after lifting a combined total of 216kg in Gandhinagar, India. Zhao dominated the competition with a 95kg snatch and 121kg clean and jerk, finishing 21kg ahead of Vietnam’s Hoai Huongnguyen, while India’s Yadav Gyaneshwari claimed bronze. The women’s 53kg competition at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships concluded with a commanding performance from Zhao Jinlan, who led the field across both lifting disciplines. Competing during the continental championships in Gandhinagar, Zhao completed all six attempts and posted the highest total of the category at 216kg. Zhao opened the snatch segment with successful lifts of 90kg and 93kg before completing 95kg on her final attempt. She maintained control in the clean and jerk, successfully lifting 112kg, 117kg, and 121kg to comfortably secure the gold medal. Vietnam’s Hoai Huongnguyen finished second with a total of 195kg, comprising an 87kg snatch and 108kg clean and jerk. After missing her opening 85kg snatch attempt, Hoai recovered to complete 85kg and 87kg but narrowly missed 110kg in the clean and jerk. India’s Yadav Gyaneshwari completed the podium with a total of 194kg, narrowly trailing silver by one kilogram. Gyaneshwari lifted 88kg in the snatch and 106kg in the clean and jerk after recovering from a failed second clean and jerk attempt at 106kg. India’s Bar Koyel placed fourth with 188kg, while Cheng Ting-I of Chinese Taipei and Jung Hyedam of South Korea finished fifth and sixth respectively. Bangladesh’s Marjia Akterekra placed seventh, and Singapore’s Jiin Linchua finished eighth. The result added another gold medal for China at the championships, which were held from 10 to 17 May 2026 in Gandhinagar. • Gold: Zhao Jinlan (China) – 216kg total (95kg snatch, 121kg clean & jerk)• Silver: Hoai Huongnguyen (Vietnam) – 195kg total (87kg snatch, 108kg clean & jerk)• Bronze: Yadav Gyaneshwari (India) – 194kg total (88kg snatch, 106kg clean & jerk)• Event: Women’s 53kg category• Tournament: 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships The turning point came in the clean and jerk phase when Zhao Jinlan successfully lifted 121kg, extending her advantage and putting the gold medal beyond reach for the rest of the field. Final Results – Women’s 53kg: Tournament: 2026 Asian Weightlifting ChampionshipsDate: 10–17 May 2026Venue: Gandhinagar, IndiaCategory: Women’s 53kg Zhao Jinlan won women’s 53kg gold at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships after lifting a competition-best total of 216kg in Gandhinagar.

Chinese Taipei’s Huang Yi-Chen secured the women’s 48kg title at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships after lifting a combined total of 193kg in Gandhinagar, India. Huang edged compatriot Fang Wan-Ling by a single kilogram to claim gold, while India’s Komal Kohar completed the podium with bronze. The women’s 48kg category at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships produced one of the closest contests of the competition, with Huang Yi-Chen narrowly overcoming fellow Chinese Taipei lifter Fang Wan-Ling in a tight battle for gold. Competing during the continental championships in Gandhinagar, Huang totaled 193kg through a combination of 81kg in the snatch and 112kg in the clean and jerk. Huang opened with a successful 78kg snatch and followed it with 81kg before failing at 84kg. In the clean and jerk, she successfully lifted 100kg, 108kg, and 112kg to move into the lead and secure the championship by a one-kilogram margin. Fang Wan-Ling finished second with a total of 192kg after registering the highest snatch of the category at 84kg. Fang completed all three snatch attempts at 80kg, 82kg, and 84kg, but her clean and jerk total of 108kg left her just short of overtaking Huang. India’s Komal Kohar claimed bronze with a combined total of 177kg, lifting 78kg in the snatch and 99kg in the clean and jerk. Kohar held off a close challenge from the Philippines’ Rose Jean Ramos, who finished fourth with 176kg. Sri Lanka’s R.G. Upamalika and Hansani Dinusha placed fifth and sixth respectively, while Malaysia’s Irene Janehenry finished seventh. Bangladesh’s Mst Bristy placed eighth in the final standings. The result added another gold medal for Chinese Taipei at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships, which took place from 10 to 17 May in Gandhinagar. • Gold: Huang Yi-Chen (Chinese Taipei) – 193kg total (81kg snatch, 112kg clean & jerk)• Silver: Fang Wan-Ling (Chinese Taipei) – 192kg total (84kg snatch, 108kg clean & jerk)• Bronze: Komal Kohar (India) – 177kg total (78kg snatch, 99kg clean & jerk)• Event: Women’s 48kg category• Tournament: 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships The turning point came in the clean and jerk phase when Huang Yi-Chen successfully lifted 112kg, moving ahead of Fang Wan-Ling and securing gold by a one-kilogram margin. Final Results – Women’s 48kg: Tournament: 2026 Asian Weightlifting ChampionshipsDate: 10–17 May 2026Venue: Gandhinagar, IndiaCategory: Women’s 48kg Huang Yi-Chen won women’s 48kg gold at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships with a total lift of 193kg, narrowly beating Fang Wan-Ling by one kilogram.

North Korea’s Pang Un Chol claimed the men’s 60kg title at the 2026 Asian Weightlifting Championships after lifting a combined total of 304kg in Gandhinagar, India. Pang secured gold with a 130kg snatch and 174kg clean and jerk, finishing comfortably ahead of Malaysia’s Mohamad Aniq Kasdan and Vietnam’s Gia Thanh Lai.

The Munster Open Weightlifting Championships 2026 were held over Saturday and Sunday, 7–8 February 2026, bringing competitive weightlifters from across Ireland together for one of the region’s key open-format events. Organised under the authority of Weightlifting Ireland, the championships formed part of the domestic competition calendar and provided an important platform for both emerging and established athletes.

The 2026 European Weightlifting Championships officially got underway on January 14, marking the opening day of one of Europe’s most important Olympic-weightlifting competitions. Athletes from across the continent assembled to begin several days of competition that will decide continental champions, influence international rankings, and shape qualification narratives for upcoming global events.

The 2025 Oceania Weightlifting Championships stand as a powerful celebration of athletic excellence, unity, and resilience across the Pacific region.Bringing together elite lifters from island nations and continental powerhouses alike, the championship highlights not only remarkable physical strength but also the discipline, technique, and mental focus that define modern weightlifting.

The 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships emerged as far more than a competitive meet; it became a powerful statement about the evolving strength, discipline, and unity of Asian sport.Across electrifying sessions filled with focus and determination, athletes from diverse nations demonstrated that Asian weightlifting is entering a new golden era defined by professionalism, resilience, and global ambition.

The World Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships stands as a powerful symbol of ambition, discipline, and global unity in modern sport.In 2025, this prestigious championship brings together the world’s most promising young weightlifters, offering them a stage where raw strength meets refined technique and personal dreams transform into international aspirations.More than a competition, the event reflects the future of weightlifting itself.

The 2025 European Weightlifting Championships stand as a powerful symbol of how sport continues to unite nations through discipline, resilience, and shared ambition.Across packed arenas and attentive audiences, Europe’s finest weightlifters gathered not only to compete for medals, but to represent years of dedication, cultural pride, and the enduring spirit of athletic excellence.The championships reflected more than raw physical power; they showcased a collective journey toward progress, fairness, and renewed passion for the sport.

The 2025–26 season has emerged as a defining and optimistic chapter in the global journey of weightlifting.Across continents, platforms, and age groups, the sport has demonstrated renewed energy, technical excellence, and a deep commitment to fair competition.Athletes, coaches, and fans alike are witnessing a period where strength is not only measured by kilograms lifted but also by discipline, resilience, and unity.