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Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships: Yan Li wins three Golds in women's 86 kg

Gandhinagar, May 17 (UNI) China’s Yan Li delivered a spectacular performance on the final day of the 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, winning all three Gold Medals in the Women’s 86kg category.
Yan Li dominated the event with lifts of 145kg in Snatch, 178kg in Clean & Jerk, and a total of 323kg, sealing a memorable finish for China at the Championships.
Adding to her remarkable achievement, Yan Li also set:
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