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DPRK Proves Successful at IWF Grand Prix
Pyongyang, December 11 (KCNA) -- DPRK weightlifters prove successful in the 2023 IWF Grand Prix.

Ri Suk took the first place in the women's 64kg category on Saturday by lifting 114 kg in snatch and 146 kg in jerk (new world record), thus winning three gold medals with 260 kg in total.

Ri Chong Song took the first place in the men's 81 kg category with lift of 165 kg in snatch and 209 kg in jerk and 374 kg in total, thus winning three gold medals.

Meanwhile, Rim Un Sim came second in snatch, jerk and total points of the women's 64kg category event and won three silver medals.

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