Yang Liuyue, an 18-year-old weightlifting sensation from Fujian, electrified fans at the Chinese Women’s Weightlifting National Championships in Fuzhou this weekend with a double gold performance! 🥇 The hometown hero claimed victory in the 64kg snatch *and* overall categories, proving age is just a number.
Clash of Titans in the Snatch
The competition heated up instantly as Yang faced off against 20-year-old Chongqing rival Li Shuang. After trading lifts like a Dragon Ball Z battle (🚀), Yang clinched the snatch title with a jaw-dropping 110kg lift—matching a national junior record! 🏅
Clean & Jerk Drama
Both athletes secured their spots at November’s 15th National Games with 110kg opening lifts. Yang eventually locked in 130kg, while Zhejiang’s Liu Meishi took the clean & jerk crown. Final tally? Yang’s 240kg total outshone Li’s 237kg—proving every kilogram counts!
This rising star’s performance has weightlifting fans buzzing ⚡. Could she be China’s next Olympic hopeful? Only time—and barbells—will tell! 💪
