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DPRK Weightlifters Prove Successful at Second Youth Olympic Games
Pyongyang, August 19 (KCNA) -- DPRK weightlifter Pak Jong Ju Monday came first in the men's weightlifting 62kg category event at the Second Youth Olympic Games.

He lifted 120kg in snatch and 143kg in jerk, 263kg in total.

Ri Song Gum and Jong Chun Hui placed second in the women's weightlifting 48kg and 53kg category events.

The games began in Nanjing, China on August 16.

They are bringing together men and women players from over 200 countries and regions.

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