The Philippine delegation secured five gold medals in the youth division of the 2024 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships held in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday, December 22, finishing third overall in the competition.
Athletes aged 13 to 17 participated in the prestigious event. Aldrin Colonia and Jhodie Peralta each clinched two gold medals in the men’s 49kg and women’s 55kg categories, respectively. Meanwhile, Eron Borres added another gold in the snatch event of the men’s 49kg division.
The team also brought home seven silver and six bronze medals, marking a strong performance for the country.
“This was a successful campaign and a stepping stone for Los Angeles 2028. Other countries like India and Vietnam are catching up, so we need to intensify our efforts,” said Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas (SWP) president Monico Puentevella in a statement.
