Weightlifters seek to secure Olympic berth in Uzbekistan

April 07, 2016 - 09:00

The national weightlifting team will leave for Uzbekistan to participate in the Asian championships, an Olympic qualifier tournament, later this month.

Heavy lifter: Vương Thị Huyền is expected to qualify for the Olympics at the Asian championships, which will be held in Uzbekistan. — File Photo

Viet Nam News -

HÀ NỘI —The national weightlifting team will leave for Uzbekistan to participate in the Asian championships, an Olympic qualifier tournament, later this month.

World silver medallists Vương Thị Huyền and Nguyễn Thị Thúy are strong candidates in the seven-member squad.

According to the rules, the top six teams at the tournament will automatically qualify for the Olympics.

The Asian tournament will be organised from April 20 to 29. — VNS

Tags Cap: Vương Thị Huyền is expected to qualify for the Olympics at the Asian championships to be held in Uzbekistan. File Photo

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