She lifted 73kg in the snatch and 92kg in the jerk, totalling 165kg to claim the golds of snatch, jerk and total in women’s 45kg division.

Meanwhile, Khong My Phuong bagged a bronze medal as she lifted 70kg in the snatch and ranked fourth with a total of 157kg.

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Weightlifter Vuong Thi Huyen

Earlier on April 20, Thach Kim Tuan seized a bronze medal after a snatch of 136kg in men’s 61kg division.

The weightlifting tournament, taking place from April 20 to 28, is drawing the participation of 278 athletes from 28 nations and regions. It is among sporting events designed for those to earn points and book spots at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Source: VNA