Việt Nam take more medals at youth weightlifting tournament

October 24, 2019 - 13:59
Việt Nam won two more silvers at the ongoing Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Tuesday.

 

Bùi Đình Sang (left) on the podium for his boy youth 61kg snatch class. — Photo courtesy of AWF

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam won two more silvers at the ongoing Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Tuesday.

Bùi Đình Sang came second in the 61kg snatch class with a lift of 116kg.

He was behind Muhammad Faathir of Indonesia who lifted 119kg.

The bronze medal went to Rok Shin of South Korea who made 116kg.

The second silver belonged to Lý Quang Vinh in the junior 61kg snatch.

He lifted 124kg in his third attempt.

Kim Shung Guk of the hosts was crowned the winner with 125kg.

His teammate O Won Gwan was at third on 123kg.

After two days of competition, Việt Nam has seven golds, seven silvers and four bronzes and two tournament records. — VNS

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