2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships: Full Results, Event Review and Final Stats Recap
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General Review
The 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships took place in Jiangshan, Zhejiang Province, China, marking a pivotal continental showdown from 9 to 15 May 2025.
Host City & Venue: Jiangshan – a scenic but sports-savvy county-level city – was selected based on its exceptional infrastructure and experience, having hosted around ten national-level weightlifting events prior. The competition unfolded at the Hushan Sports Park Gymnasium, leveraging top-tier facilities for what was the first time a county-level Chinese city hosted Asiaโs premier weightlifting event.
Dates & Significance: Scheduled from 9-15 May, within a broader window of 6-16 May for overall activities, the championships were the first major continental meet after the Paris Olympics and the last under the outgoing weight classes before new IWF standards took effect in June 2025.
Participants: The event drew 170 to over 200 athletes from 26โ28 countries and regions, set to compete across 10 menโs and 10 womenโs weight categories, with a total of 60 gold medals awarded – three per category (snatch, clean & jerk, and total).
Symbolism & Spirit: At a press event on 16 April, the organizers introduced the eventโs logo – a weightlifter lifting a barbell shaped like Jiangshanโs iconic Mount Jianglang – symbolizing the city being lifted to new heights.
The mascot named โShanshanโ (the Chinese word for “mountain”) embodied regional flair – combining elements of Mount Jianglang and the Xujiang River, while sporting the look of a weightlifter with wrist wraps and a belt. The official slogan – โLift Your Dreams, Illuminate Our Asiaโ or in Chinese, โ้ซไธพๆขฆๆณ ไบๆดฒๅ่พโ – captured the aspirational and unifying spirit of the championships.
Final Stats
Menโs Results
Menโs 55 kg:
Chinaโs Wang Weidong showed excellent stability to secure gold, edging Vietnamโs Lai Gia Thanh by 5 kg. Thanh actually opened stronger in the snatch with 120 kg but could not match Wangโs clean & jerk. This category showcased the technical precision of lighter lifters, though no new Asian or World Records were registered.
Read Full Review of Menโs 55 kg category in this article.
Menโs 61 kg:
This was one of the closest battles of the championships. DPR Koreaโs Pak Myong Jin edged out Chinaโs Wang Hao by just 1 kg on total. Wang had the heaviest snatch at 142 kg, but Pak answered with a massive 170 kg clean & jerk to claim gold. No records were set, but the intensity of the session stood out. China still managed a double podium with Wang Min in bronze.
Read Full Review of Menโs 61 kg category in this article.
Menโs 67 kg:
Vietnamโs Tran Minh Tri delivered a breakthrough performance, defeating Chinaโs Zheng Xinhao by just 1 kg. The battle went down to the final clean & jerk attempt, with Tran locking in 172 kg for gold. This was a huge result for Vietnam, showing growing depth in the menโs lightweight categories. Koreaโs Bae Moonsu impressed with a strong 174 kg jerk to grab bronze.
Read Full Review of Menโs 67 kg category in this article.
Menโs 73 kg:
Indonesiaโs Rahmat Erwin Abdullah dominated the field, outlifting silver medalist Wu Haifeng by 26 kg. His 205 kg clean & jerk was one of the most powerful lifts of the session, showing why he is considered one of Asiaโs biggest hopes at the Olympics. Wu and Khrebtov battled tightly for silver, separated by only 1 kg in total.
Read Full Review of Menโs 73 kg category in this article.
Menโs 81 kg:
This was one of the most exciting sessions of the competition. Chinaโs Luo Chongyang narrowly edged Indonesiaโs Rizki Juniansyah by 4 kg. The Indonesian star looked sharp but missed his final clean & jerk, which could have flipped the result. Koreaโs Son Hyeonho impressed with a 200 kg clean & jerk to sneak into bronze, just 1 kg behind silver. The session was defined by slim margins and tactical coaching calls.
Read Full Review of Menโs 81 kg category in this article.
Menโs 89 kg:
Ro edged out Li Dayin by just 1 kg in one of the tightest battles of the championships. Li led the snatch with 176 kg, but Roโs stronger clean & jerk gave DPR Korea the gold. Pan Yunhua completed Chinaโs double podium.
Read Full Review of Menโs 89 kg category in this article.
Menโs 96 kg:
Iran secured gold and bronze in a strong showing. Alipour led with a decisive 216 kg jerk for 390 kg total. Koreaโs Won stayed close for silver, while Moeini Sedehโs 180 kg snatch was the best of the category.
Read Full Review of Menโs 96 kg category in this article.
Menโs 102 kg:
Chinaโs Liu Huanhua put on a clinic, hitting a massive 410 kg total, one of the heaviest of the entire championships. His 230 kg clean & jerk was unmatched, and he looked in full control throughout. Kazakhstanโs Antropov fought well for silver, while Turkmenistanโs Hasanbayev pulled a surprise bronze by excelling in the snatch. Liu continues to prove himself as one of Asiaโs most dominant lifters heading into the next Olympic cycle.
Read Full Review of Menโs 102 kg category in this article.
Menโs 109 kg:
The Uzbek duo dominated this category, with Akbar Djuraev winning comfortably at 406 kg. His performance reaffirmed his status as one of the strongest in Asia. His teammate Amriddinov stayed close, but Djuraevโs superiority in clean & jerk was the difference. Koreaโs Jang Yeonhak rounded out the podium with a solid 212 kg jerk for bronze.
Read Full Review of Menโs 109 kg category in this article.
Menโs +109 kg:
The super-heavyweights produced a nail-biter, with Iranโs Sharifikelarijani taking gold by just 1 kg over Koreaโs Hwang Wooman. Hwang had the best snatch at 196 kg, but Sharifikelarijaniโs superior clean & jerk secured the win. Korea also added bronze through Lee Yangjae, completing a strong showing in the heaviest class.
Read Full Review of Menโs +109 kg category in this article.
Womenโs results
Womenโs 45 kg:
Zhao dominated from start to finish, showing a 29 kg lead over second place. No real battle for gold, but Hongโs steady lifts secured silver for Chinese Taipei. Vietnamโs Pham fought through missed attempts to claim bronze.
Read Full Review of Womenโs 45 kg category in this article.
Womenโs 49 kg:
A tight contest saw Sukcharoen clinch Thailandโs first gold with consistency in both lifts. Ramos impressed for the Philippines, only 3 kg short, while Xiang added another Chinese podium finish.
Read Full Review of Womenโs 49 kg category in this article.
Womenโs 55 kg:
Zhang was untouchable, clearing the field by 31 kg. Chinese Taipei doubled up on silver and bronze, but the gulf in strength showed Chinaโs depth in the lighter categories.
Read Full Review of Womenโs 55 kg category in this article.
Womenโs 59 kg:
DPR Koreaโs Kim delivered a confident win with five successful lifts, marking her as one of the standouts of the championships. Thailand and Taipei trailed closely but never threatened her lead.
Read Full Review of Womenโs 59 kg category in this article.
Womenโs 64 kg:
Li took gold with a composed performance, but Ando gave the Philippines its second womenโs medal, pushing her all the way. Koreaโs Mun rounded out the podium.
Read Full Review of Womenโs 64 kg category in this article.
Womenโs 71 kg:
Song looked powerful in both lifts, leading DPR Korea to another gold. Yang hit the top snatch but struggled in the clean & jerk. Macrohon kept the Philippines on the podium with a gritty performance.
Read Full Review of Womenโs 71 kg category in this article.
Womenโs 76 kg:
Liao stamped her dominance, lifting nearly 40 kg more than the runner-up. Chen and Kim fought a closer battle for silver, with Chen prevailing.
Read Full Review of Womenโs 76 kg category in this article.
Womenโs 81 kg:
Wu Yan was unmatched, comfortably ahead of the field. Koreaโs Kim showed consistency for silver, while Adashbaeva secured Uzbekistanโs only womenโs medal.
Read Full Review of Womenโs 81 kg category in this article.
Womenโs 87 kg:
China swept gold and silver with Tian narrowly topping Jiang. Lo added another medal for Chinese Taipei, proving the nationโs consistency across the womenโs categories.
Read Full Review of Womenโs 87 kg category in this article.
Womenโs +87 kg:
Li Yan dominated the super-heavyweights, finishing 25 kg ahead of her nearest rival. Korea secured both silver and bronze, with Park slightly edging teammate Son.
Read Full Review of Womenโs +87 kg category in this article.
Menโs Categories โ Full Results
- 55 kg
- 1st: Wang Weidong (CHN) โ 265 kg (119 / 146)
- 2nd: Lai Gia Thanh (VIE) โ 260 kg (120 / 140)
- 3rd: Mansour Al Saleem (KSA) โ 254 kg (117 / 137)
- 61 kg
- 1st: Pak Myong Jin (PRK) โ 306 kg (136 / 170)
- 2nd: Wang Hoo (CHN) โ 305 kg (142 / 163)
- 3rd: Wang Min (CHN) โ 294 kg (134 / 160)
- 67 kg
- 1st: Minh Tri Tran (VIE) โ 318 kg (146 / 172)
- 2nd: Zheng Xinhao (CHN) โ 317 kg (147 / 170)
- 3rd: Bae Moonsu (KOR) โ 306 kg (132 / 174)
- 73 kg
- 1st:ย Rahmat Erwin Abdullah (INA) โ 360 kg (155 / 205)
- 2nd: Wu Haifeng (CHN) โ 334 kg (145 / 189)
- 3rd: Petr Khrebtov (KAZ) โ 333 kg (146 / 187)
- 81 kg
- 1st: LUO Chongyang (CHN) โ 362 kg (162 / 200)
- 2nd:ย JUNIANSYAH Rizkiย (INA) โ 358 kg (161 / 197)
- 3rd: SON Hyeonho (KOR) โ 357 kg (157 / 200)
- 89 kg
- 1st: RO Kwang Ryol (PRK) โ 380 kg (168 / 212)
- 2nd: LI Dayin (CHN) โ 379 kg (176 / 203)
- 3rd: PAN Yunhua (CHN) โ 372 kg (163 / 209)
- 96 kg
- 1st: ALIPOUR Ali (IRI) โ 390 kg (174 / 216)
- 2nd: WON Jongbeom (KOR) โ 385 kg (170 / 215)
- 3rd: MOEINI SEDEH Alireza (IRI) โ 383 kg (180 / 203)
- 102 kg
- 1st: LIU Huanhua (CHN) โ 410 kg (180 / 230)
- 2nd: ANTROPOV Artyom (KAZ) โ 386 kg (165 / 221)
- 3rd: HASANBAYEV Davranbek (TKM) โ 377 kg (182 / 195)
- 109 kg
- 1st: DJURAEV Akbar (UZB) โ 406 kg (183 / 223)
- 2nd: AMRIDDINOV Sharofiddin (UZB) โ 395 kg (181 / 214)
- 3rd: JANG Yeonhak (KOR) โ 390 kg (178 / 212)
- +109 kg
- 1st: SHARIFIKELARIJANI Ayat (IRI) โ 422 kg (195 / 227)
- 2nd: HWANG Woomanย (KOR) โ 421 kg (196 / 225)
- 3rd: LEE Yangjaeย (KOR) โ 396 kg (176 / 220)
Womenโs Categories โ Full Results
- 45 kg
- 1st: Zhao Jinhong (CHN) โ 190 kg (90 Snatch / 100 C&J)
- 2nd: Hong Zi Yu (TPE) โ 161 kg (73 / 88)
- 3rd: Dinh Thi Pham (VIE) โ 153 kg (68 / 85)
- 49 kg
- 1st: Thanyathon Sukcharoen (THA) โ 200 kg (91 / 109)
- 2nd: Rosegie Ramos (PHI) โ 197 kg (90 / 107)
- 3rd: Xiang Linxiang (CHN) โ 189 kg (86 / 103)
- 55 kg
- 1st: Zhang Haiqin (CHN) โ 225 kg (99 / 126)
- 2nd: Chen Guan-Ling (TPE) โ 194 kg (83 / 111)
- 3rd: Hu Chia Chi (TPE) โ 190 kg (80 / 110)
- 59 kg
- 1st: Kim Il-Gyong (PRK) โ 235 kg (103 / 132)
- 2nd: Suratwadee Yodsarn (THA) โ 225 kg (99 / 126)
- 3rd: Kuo Hsing-Chun (TPE) โ 220 kg (95 / 125)
- 64 kg
- 1st: Li Shuang (CHN) โ 239 kg (105 / 134)
- 2nd: Elreen Ann Ando (PHI) โ 232 kg (102 / 130)
- 3rd: Mun Minhee (KOR) โ 214 kg (94 / 120)
- 71 kg
- 1st: Song Kuk-Hyang (PRK) โ 276 kg (121 / 155)
- 2nd: Yang Qiuxia (CHN) โ 262 kg (122 / 140)
- 3rd: Kristel Macrohon (PHI) โ 236 kg (105 / 131)
- 76 kg
- 1st: Liao Guifang (CHN) โ 279 kg (125 / 154)
- 2nd: Chen Wen-Huei (TPE) โ 242 kg (109 / 133)
- 3rd: Kim Suhyeon (KOR) โ 234 kg (100 / 134)
- 81 kg
- 1st: Wu Yan (CHN) โ 263 kg (116 / 147)
- 2nd: Kim Iseul (KOR) โ 235 kg (105 / 130)
- 3rd: Rigina Adashbaeva (UZB) โ 224 kg (104 / 120)
- 87 kg
- 1st: Tian Dongping (CHN) โ 259 kg (118 / 141)
- 2nd: Jiang Yujia (CHN) โ 253 kg (113 / 140)
- 3rd: Lo Ying-Yuan (TPE) โ 246 kg (108 / 138)
- +87 kg
- 1st: Li Yan (CHN) โ 310 kg (140 / 170)
- 2nd: Park Hye-jeong (KOR) โ 285 kg (125 / 160)
- 3rd: Son Young-hee (KOR) โ 282 kg (121 / 161)
All-Time Medal Leaders of the Asian Weightlifting Championships
China’s Dominance: On home soil, China delivered a commanding performance – securing 57 medals, including 35 golds (of which 10 were ‘big’ golds, awarded for totals). Overall, champions hailed from seven nations: China led with 10 individual champions and one champion each from Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Medal Structure & Records Fade-Out: With the upcoming redefinition of weight classes, performances at Jiangshan became final markers in the existing category era. Any record set during this competition will stand perpetually as the ultimate benchmark for these retiring divisions.
Athlete Roster: China fielded a full team of 20 athletes (across menโs and womenโs categories), featuring seasoned veterans like Olympic champion Liu Huanhua (102 kg) and world champion Li Dayin (89 kg), alongside rising stars like Zhao Jinhong, Li Yan, Liao Guifang, Yang Qiuxia, and others – giving the team a dynamic blend of experience and youthful momentum.
What Is It?
The Asian Weightlifting Championships is the continentโs premier weightlifting event, sanctioned by the Asian Weightlifting Federation (AWF). It serves both as a showcase of Asiaโs strongest athletes and as a qualifying pathway for major competitions like the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
When Does It Take Place?
The 2025 edition took place from May 6 to 16 in Jiangshan, China. The championships are held annually, usually in the spring, rotating among different host nations across Asia.
Who Participates?
The competition brings together the top lifters from across Asia, including Olympic medalists, world champions, and rising stars. Powerhouse nations like China, North Korea, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan headline the event, while countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, Chinese Taipei, and Vietnam continue to grow their presence with podium finishes.
Key Takeaways
- New Records: Yang Qiuxia and Song Kuk-hyang made headlines with new Asian records in the 71 kg category.
- Narrow Margins: Many categories were decided by as little as 1 kg, underscoring fierce competition.
- Final Bow for Old Categories: As the last major championships using the retiring weight divisions, many totals and lifts now stand as permanent markers of this era.
In Closing
The 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan amplified the climactic conclusion to a chapter in weightlifting history. It was a riveting mix of legacy, record-breaking brilliance, and razor-thin contests – a fitting finale to a transformative era in the sport.
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Author: Hladkova Vladyslava
Media Team Member
Best Results: Snatch – 57 kg,
C&J – 73 kg
Iโm Vladyslava, and sport has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Over the past 10 years, Iโve explored it all โ from CrossFit and powerlifting to running a half marathon. But my true passion found its home in Olympic weightlifting.
Iโm proud to be a Ukrainian Weightlifting Champion (2018) and a prize winner of national championships in 2018โ2019. My best lifts? A 57 kg snatch and a 73 kg clean & jerk in the 51 kg weight class. Iโm also a Candidate for Master of Sports in weightlifting โ and Iโm still chasing new goals every day.
Beyond training, Iโve earned two Masterโs degrees: one in Sport Management and another in Physical Education. Whether Iโm lifting a barbell or helping others grow in sport, Iโm all in โ because for me, sport isnโt just a hobby, itโs a lifestyle.