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NEW RECORD SET IN THIS YEAR’S TOURNAMENT – 129 CLUBS PARTICIPATED

The ZKC Email International Club Tournament concluded on July 24th was an outstanding success. 129 clubs took part in the Tournament with 655 competitors. 405 male and 250 female athletes competed from the 5 continents. This is the highest number of clubs participation in the 8 years history of the tournament.

The winning club within Men was the GRA Club from Cuba, whilst within Women was the Haunabada Club from Papua New Guinea. Both clubs will receive one Olympic barbell set from ZKC, the official sponsor of the Tournament.

On behalf of the OWF, the General Secretary Mr. Paul Coffa is very thankful to Mr. Zhang Zhiguo, the General Manager of the ZKC Company, for his support if the event and also for his contribution in regard to the development of weightlifting at club level worldwide.

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