North Korea shows weightlifting prowess in Nagoya
North Korea’s Ri Won-ju claimed the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men’s 70-kilogram weightlifting title on Saturday, showcasing overwhelming strength in the clean and jerk. With the country struggling in gymnastics, canoeing and other events, all five of its gold medals so far have come from weightlifting. Ri won the gold medal in the men’s 70kg category at the Nagoya Small and Medium Enterprise…
North Korea's Ri Won-ju secured the men's 70-kilogram weightlifting title at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Saturday. The event took place at the Nagoya Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Center in Nagoya, Japan. Ri lifted a total of 349 kilograms, with a 151-kilogram snatch and an 198-kilogram clean and jerk. Prior to the Games, Ri had struggled in other events such as gymnastics and canoeing.
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