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Vietnamese weightlifters win gold at world championship

Vietnamese weightlifters won three gold medals at the on-going International Weightlifting Federation World Junior Championships in Suva, Fiji.

Khong My Phuong came first in the women's snatch 45kg category.

She lifted 74kg on her third attempt, 5kg more than her teammate, runner-up Pham Dinh Thi.

The bronze went to Ayse Dogan of Turkey who lifted 68kg.

Phuong then finished second in the clean and jerk with a result of 84kg.

The gold went to Thi who lifted 1kg more. Dogan came third again.

For the combined category, it was Phuong who took the gold with a total of 158kg.

Thi and Dogan were second and third, respectively.
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Party Chief To Lam receives British Ambassador to Vietnam

Party Chief To Lam receives British Ambassador to Vietnam

The Party and State of Vietnam attach great importance to and give special attention to deepening and advancing the Vietnam – UK Strategic Partnership to a new stage of development, meeting the aspirations of the people of both nations, and contributing to peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

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