The 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships recently concluded in Jiangshan, a county-level city in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, with the Team China clinching 31 gold medals, along with 15 silvers and 11 bronzes.

Chinese athletes Zhao Jinhong, Zhang Haiqin, Li Shuang, Liao Guifang, Wu Yan, Tian Dongping, and Li Yan swept gold in the women's 45 kilogram, 55 kg, 64 kg, 76 kg, 81 kg, 87 kg and 87+ kg categories, respectively — triumphing in the snatch, clean and jerk, and total.

In addition, Wang Weidong, Luo Chongyang, and Liu Huanhua claimed gold in the men's 55 kg, 81 kg, and 102 kg total, respectively.

Zhao Jinhong digs deep, going for gold during her performance in the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships. [Photo/Tide News]

Most notably, Zhao lifted 90 kg to set a new world record in the women's 45 kg snatch, Yang Qiuxia lifted 122 kg to set a new world record in the women's 71 kg snatch, and Liao lifted 125 kg and 279 kg to set new world records in the women's 76 kg snatch and total.

Adding to the glory, China set five new world junior records and 12 Asian records.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea also performed well, with four athletes securing the golds in their respective categories' total.

The event was praised by Mohammed Jalood, president of the International Weightlifting Federation, who commended Jiangshan for hosting a world-class championship.

The IWF plans to introduce new weight categories in June 2025, reducing them from 10 to eight for both men and women, marking a new era in the sport.