The sporting event held in China from Feb. 22 to 27 brought together ace men and women weightlifters from many countries and regions including the DPRK, China, Russia, Italy and Mexico.

DPRK players bagged six gold medals, 15 silver medals and six bronze medals.

Pak Jong Ju and Kim Un Ju respectively came first in the jerk and total standings of men's 67kg category and women's 87kg category.

Om Yun Chol and Choe Hyo Sim placed first in the jerk of men's 61kg category and the snatch of women's 59kg category and Ri Song Gum came second in the jerk, snatch and total standings of women's 49kg category.

O Kang Chol, Pak Jong Ju, Kim Un Ju and Kim Hyo Sim respectively took the second places in the snatch of men's 73kg and 67kg categories and in the snatch of women's 87kg and 64kg categories.

Choe Jon Wi, Rim Jong Sim, Rim Un Sim and Choe Hyo Sim won silver medals in the jerk of men's 81kg category and in the jerk and total standings of women's 76kg, 64kg and 59kg categories.

O Kang Chol and Kim Hyo Sim came third in the jerk and total standings of men's 73kg category and in the jerk and total standings of women's 64kg category and Rim Jong Sim and Rim Un Sim in the snatch of women's 76kg and 64kg categories.