17 teams compete at national youth weightlifting championships

Nhan Dan - More than 100 young weightlifters from 17 teams across the country took part in the 2011 National Youth Weightlifting Championships which opened at the sports complex in the northern city of Hai Phong on June 17.
17 teams compete at national youth weightlifting championships

The athletes, aged from 15-20, are competing in both individual and team events.

Weight categories for men include 56kg, 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, 94kg, 105kg and over 105kg whilst the categories for women are 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg and over 75kg.

The championships aim to select outstanding Vietnamese athletes to compete in international tournaments.

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