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- 1North Korean weightlifters eye Olympics after record Asian Games haul●North Korea’s weightlifters target Olympics after Asian Games world record haul
North Korean weightlifters delivered a series of world-record performances at the Asian Games and are now setting their sights on the Olympic Games. The results mark a striking return for the country's lifters, who have resumed international competition and immediately challenged the sport's established powers. Observers are watching how the team builds on this momentum toward Olympic qualification and competition.
- 2Prabowo praises weightlifter Rahmat Erwin for world record●Prabowo apresiasi Rahmat Erwin yang pecahkan rekor dunia dan ASEAN Presiden Prabowo Subianto mengapresiasi atlet angkat
Indonesian weightlifter Rahmat Erwin Abdullah has broken a world record and an ASEAN record while winning a medal at an international competition. President Prabowo Subianto publicly praised the athlete, congratulating him on the achievement. The feat has drawn attention across Indonesia, with national media highlighting both the record-setting lift and the presidential recognition.
- 3Team GB launches second Guess the Olympian quiz game●GUESS THE OLYMPIAN 2 (ft. ChrisMD, BambinoBecky, Duncan Scott & Emily Campbell)
Team GB has released a second round of its Guess the Olympian game, featuring swimmer Duncan Scott and weightlifter Emily Campbell alongside YouTubers ChrisMD and BambinoBecky. Participants compete to identify Team GB athletes through clues and challenges. The clip has drawn strong engagement, building on the popularity of the first instalment as fans enjoy the playful pairing of internet personalities with Olympic competitors.
- 4Indonesian weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah out of 2026 Asian Games●Rizki Juniansyah dipastikan absen di Asian Games 2026 Lifter Indonesia Rizki Juniansyah dipastikan absen pada Asian Game
Indonesian weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah will miss the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The decision confirms the Olympic champion's absence from the regional showpiece, a significant blow to Indonesia's medal hopes in weightlifting.
- 5Nostalgia for mid-century bodybuilder physiques grows●Give me the physiques of the # bodybuilders from the 1940s and 1950s over this monstrosity. # bodybuilding # weightlifti
A fitness enthusiast is calling for a return to the natural, classic physiques of bodybuilders from the 1940s and 1950s, dismissing modern competitive physiques as a 'monstrosity'. The comment taps into a wider debate in the bodybuilding community over mass-monster aesthetics, performance-enhancing drug use, and health concerns in today's sport, referencing Mr Olympia and weightlifting culture.
- 6Weightlifting Study Finds Unexpected Mental Health Benefit▼The Biggest Mental Health Surprise In This New Weightlifting Study Had Nothing To Do With Getting Stronger
A new weightlifting study has found its biggest effect on mental health, and it was not linked to participants getting stronger. Researchers reportedly observed an improvement in psychological wellbeing that came independent of muscle or strength gains, a surprise finding that is drawing attention in fitness and health coverage.