TIAN Dongping Dominates Women’s 87kg Category at 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships

The 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan, China, delivered yet another exciting competition in the Women’s 87kg category. As one of the final women’s sessions, this event attracted considerable attention, featuring experienced competitors, debutants, and a battle between top contenders from China and other Asian countries.

The competition, hosted at the state-of-the-art Hushan Sports Park, saw impressive performances from athletes representing China, Uzbekistan, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan. The crowd was treated to a mix of explosive lifts, emotional moments, and remarkable breakthroughs, making it a memorable session.

Setting the Stage: The Women’s 87kg Category

The Women’s 87kg class is traditionally one of the most fiercely contested non-Olympic weight categories, drawing athletes who often compete in either the 81kg or the +87kg divisions. This year, the Asian Championships saw a strong field of 10 athletes, including seasoned lifters and several newcomers making their debut on the international stage.

With China fielding two newcomers, Jiang Yujia and Tian Dongping, expectations were high. Both athletes had strong domestic records but were yet to prove themselves on the international stage. Representing Uzbekistan, Tursunoy Jabborova was also a key contender, known for her powerful snatches and a recent Junior World Championship win. Chinese Taipei’s Lo Ying-Yuan and South Korea’s Jang Hyeonju also aimed to make an impact.

Meet the Athletes

• Tian Dongping (CHN) – Emerging talent with strong domestic performances.
• Jiang Yujia (CHN) – Another promising Chinese lifter making her international debut.
• Jabborova Tursunoy (UZB) – Junior World Champion with a reputation for powerful snatches.
• Lo Ying-Yuan (TPE) – Experienced contender from Chinese Taipei.
• Jang Hyeonju (KOR) – Promising lifter from South Korea.
• Rustamova Anamjan (TKM) – Junior Asian Champion.
• Alzaqrati Zainab (KSA) – Making her international debut, looking to gain experience.
• Baimanap Akerke (KAZ) – Young talent from Kazakhstan, aiming for consistent lifts.

Snatch Recap: Tian Dongping Opens Strong, Others Battle for Podium

TIAN Dongping (CHN) showed no nerves, hitting 115 kg and 118 kg with impressive speed and stability. Her final attempt at 120 kg was narrowly missed, but 118 kg gave her the lead.

JIANG Yujia (CHN) also went 2-of-3 with her final attempt at 113 kg, already showing strong rhythm and technique.

JABBOROVA Tursunoy (UZB) and LO Ying-Yuan (TPE) – both stopped at 108 kg, however JABBOROVA secured bronze, and LO finished fourth with the same result. Both lifters failed their third attempts at 110 and 113 kg respectively.

Snatch Medals:

🥇 Tian Dongping (CHN) – 118 kg
🥈 Jiang Yujia (CHN) – 113 kg
🥉 Jabborova Tursunoy (UZB) – 108 kg

Snatch Full Results Table:

Clean & Jerk Recap: China dominates

The clean & jerk brought even more fireworks. Athletes were lifting in close proximity, and the medals were undecided until the final round.

• YUN Haje (KOR) posted 133 kg, staying competitive in C&J after a challenging snatch session.
• JANG Hyeonju (KOR) and SUVONOVA (UZB) both lifted 135 kg, pushing each other rep for rep.
• RUSTAMOVA and LO Ying-Yuan both topped out at 138 kg. RUSTAMOVA’s fight to stand up from her final clean was one of the most intense moments of the day.
• JIANG Yujia failed 140 at first attempt, secured 140 kg at second and stayed there for her best result, missing 147 on her final.
• TIAN Dongping calmly posted 141 kg on her opener and failed her remaining attempts. But this 1 kilo lead was enough for the Gold Medal.

Clean & Jerk Medals:

🥇 Tian Dongping (CHN) – 141 kg
🥈 Jiang Yujia (CHN) – 140 kg
🥉 Rustamova Anamjan (TKM) – 138 kg

Clean & Jerk Results Table:

Total Recap: 

The final totals reflected the strength and consistency of the top athletes. TIAN Dongping secured the gold with a total of 259 kg, while JIANG Yujia took silver with 253 kg. LO Ying-Yuan claimed bronze with 246 kg.

Total Medals Recap:

• 🥇 Gold Total – Tian Dongping (CHN) – 259 kg (118/141) 
• 🥈 Silver Total – Jiang Yujia (CHN) – 253 kg (113/140) 
• 🥉 Bronze Total – Lo Ying-Yuan (TPE) – 246 kg (108/138)

Full Total Results:

Highlights and Key Moments

TIAN Dongping’s commanding performance in both the snatch and clean & jerk sessions secured her a well-deserved gold medal. JIANG Yujia’s consistent lifts kept the competition close, while LO Ying-Yuan’s technical precision earned her a place on the podium.

Final Thoughts

This competition highlighted the emergence of Tian Dongping as a promising force in the Asian weightlifting scene. Her composed lifts and consistent performance secured her a well-deserved gold. Jiang Yujia’s solid showing confirmed China’s dominance in the category, while Lo Ying-Yuan from Chinese Taipei demonstrated impressive technique to secure the bronze.

The Asian Weightlifting Championships continue to showcase the best of the continent, and with the level of talent on display, the future of the 87kg women’s category looks bright.

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