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DPRK Weightlifters Prove Successful in AWC
Pyongyang, June 25 (KCNA) -- DPRK weightlifters continue to prove successful in the 2013 Asian Weightlifting Championship.

On June 23, Ryo Un Hui lifted 118kg in snatch and 145 kg in clean-and-jerk in women's 69 kg category, coming first place in both events. She placed first in total points, bagging three gold medals.

Rim Jong Sim placed second in snatch and clean-and-jerk in women's 69 kg category, coming second in both events. She finished second in total points, winning three silver medals.

DPRK players top the list of countries in the number of gold and other medals in the championship.

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