Three golds for Djuraev: Uzbekistan’s weightlifting success in China
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15 May
4147Uzbekistan's weightlifting team has secured a major victory at the Asian Weightlifting Championship, held in China, where Akbar Djuraev claimed three gold medals. According to the National Olympic Committee, Djuraev dominated the 109 kg category with an impressive performance.
He lifted 183 kg in the snatch, 223 kg in the clean and jerk, and totaled 406 kg, earning the title of absolute Asian champion.
Another Uzbek athlete, Sharofiddin Amriddinov, followed closely behind, claiming three silver medals in the same weight category. Amriddinov lifted 181 kg in the snatch, 214 kg in the clean and jerk, and totaled 295 kg.
Following this achievement, Uzbekistan’s delegation now holds three gold, three silver, and five bronze medals, placing the team in third place overall in the championship rankings.
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