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Vietnamese weightlifter wins gold in junior world championships

Hanoi, June 20 (VNA) - Lai Gia Thanh brought home one gold and two silver medals at the ongoing IWF Junior World Championships in Japan. 

Thanh won a gold medal in the clean and jerk category with his achievement of 140kg. In the snatch, he lifted 109kg to gain a silver medal. 

In the total lift, he took a silver medal for 249kg. Wang Hao of China won a gold medal with 258kg and Hiroyuki Mashiko of Japan took the bronze with 244kg. 

A total of 265 (108 women and 157 men) athletes from 50 countries took part in the competition.
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State President receives US Secretary of War

State President receives US Secretary of War

President Cuong welcomed Hegseth’s visit and expressed his belief that it will contribute significantly to realising commitments between the two countries' high-ranking leaders, further promoting the Vietnam–US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a more substantive, effective and sustainable manner, as the two nations celebrate the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.

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