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Before the Start As the 89 kg class nears its end with new Olympic categories looming (79, 88 and 99), the competition drew extra attention. Several athletes, including Chinese star LI Dayin and emerging talent PAN Yunhua, used this stage to prove themselves in front of the home crowd. This weight class has seen historic totals and world records — most notably from Bulgaria's Karlos Nasar — and today's competition reminded us why. Meet the Athletes LI Dayin (CHN), former world record holder and one of China’s most muscular and technically sound athletes, returned to international stage after missing out on the Olympics. PAN Yunhua (CHN), only 19, already a junior record holder in Clean & Jerk and Total, showed signs of becoming the next Chinese weightlifting icon. SHERER Yegor (KAZ) shocked with a massive 15 kg snatch jump and consistent C&Js. LIM Kang Yin (SGP) earned respect and an international best, carrying the flag for emerging programs. AMUR AL-KHANJARI (OMA) marked Oman’s first appearance in the championship. MD SHAKAYET HOSSAIN PRANTO (BAN) and ASSYLZHAN BEKTAY (KAZ) had tough days, failing to register a total. Li Dayin at IWF World Cup 2024 Snatch Session: Power, Misses, and Milestones The snatch session opened with four consecutive no-lifts, setting a chaotic tone. PRANTO failed all three 115 kg attempts, followed by AL-KHANJARI’s three misses at 157 kg. LIM Kang Yin steadied nerves with a personal best of 136 kg, overcoming early nerves to go 2-for-3. SHERER opened at 150 and took a risky failed +10 (160) kg jump and then even more risky +5 kg jump to 165 kg — however this decision paid off with a bronze. PAN Yunhua posted two clean lifts up to 163 kg, narrowly missing 167. YU Dongju (KOR) looked solid (3-of-3), finished at 164 but couldn’t break into medals. RO Kwang Ryol lifted 160, 165, and then 168 kg, putting pressure on LI Dayin. LI, known for clinical precision, opened with 170 kg and nailed 176 kg on his second. Surprisingly, he passed on a third attempt, citing possible injury concerns. He still secured snatch gold. Full Snatch Results: 🥇 LI Dayin (CHN) – 176 kg🥈 RO Kwang Ryol – 168 kg🥉 SHERER Yegor (KAZ) – 165 kg4. YU Dongju (KOR) – 164 kg5. PAN Yunhua (CHN) – 163 kg6. BEKTAY Assylzhan (KAZ) – 157 kg7. LIM Kang Yin (SGP) – 136 kg--- AL-KHANJARI (OMA) – ------ PRANTO (BAN) – --- View this post on Instagram A post shared by LUXIAOJUN (@luxiaojunsport) Clean & Jerk: Records, Drama, and Domination PAN Yunhua lit up the stage in Clean & Jerk, opening with 202 kg and finishing with a stunning 209 kg, setting a new Asian Junior Record. He missed a shot at 213 kg but had already shined at this competition. RO Kwang Ryol was unmatched in consistency: 210 kg, 212 kg, and a failed 219 kg attempt. He 212 secured gold. After a strong 203 kg opener, LI Dayin failed twice at 210 kg. The crowd's silence spoke volumes—China's favorite had let the title slip. It seems that he got a lower back injury. SHERER added 180 kg for a 345 kg total and finished fifth. AL-KHANJARI found redemption with a 191 kg lift after a snatch bomb-out. Full Clean & Jerk Results: 🥇 RO Kwang Ryol – 212 kg🥈 PAN Yunhua (CHN) – 209 kg🥉 LI Dayin (CHN) – 203 kg4. AL-KHANJARI (OMA) – 191 kg5. SHERER Yegor (KAZ) – 180 kg6. LIM Kang Yin (SGP) – 175 kg7. PRANTO (BAN) – 145 kg--- YU Dongju (KOR), BEKTAY Assylzhan (KAZ) – --- Amur Salim Al Khanjari at Asia 2024, photo by @weightliftinghouse Final Total: 🥇 Total Gold – RO Kwang Ryol – 380 kg (168/212) 🥈 Total Silver – LI Dayin (CHN) – 379 kg (176/203) 🥉 Total Bronze – PAN Yunhua (CHN) – 372 kg (163/209) Full Standings: Rank Athlete Nation Snatch C&J Total 🥇 1 RO Kwang Ryol 168 kg 212 kg 380 kg 🥈 2 LI Dayin CHN 176 kg 203 kg 379 kg 🥉 3 PAN Yunhua CHN 163 kg 209 kg 372 kg 4 SHERER Yegor KAZ 165 kg 180 kg 345 kg 5 LIM Kang Yin SGP 136 kg 175 kg 311 kg --- AL-KHANJARI Amur OMA --- 191 kg --- --- PRANTO Md Shakayet BAN --- 145 kg --- --- YU Dongju KOR 164 kg --- --- --- BEKTAY Assylzhan KAZ 157 kg --- --- Record-Breaking Performance PAN Yunhua’s 209 kg Clean & Jerk set a new Asian Junior Clean & Jerk Record, and his 372 kg total marked a new Asian Junior Total Record. A defining moment in the rise of a new Chinese weightlifting talent. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yilin Yang 杨记者 (@squat_jerk_journalist) Surprises and Bomb Outs This session saw four bomb-outs (nearly half the field), including veteran YU Dongju and debutant BEKTAY. AL-KHANJARI’s first championship entry for Oman ended in no total, despite a valiant Clean & Jerk effort. SHERER’s massive 15 kg snatch jump, and LI Dayin injury proved that this competition was worth seeing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Asian Weightlifting Federation (@awfsport) About Torokhtiy Weightlifting and Torokhtiy Media Torokhtiy Weightlifting and Torokhtiy Media is your ultimate source for Olympic weightlifting coverage. We bring you expert programs, athlete education, technique breakdowns, videos, stats, calculators, and tools. Whether you are a beginner or elite, our content helps you train smart and stay motivated. Follow us for more updates on the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships on our blog, Instagram, and YouTube. 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