Filipino weightlifters showcased their prowess at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) 2025 World Youth and Junior Championships in Peru. Albert Ian Delos Santos secured two gold medals in the men's 67-kilogram junior category. The competition took place on Friday (Manila time).
Delos Santos lifted 134 kilograms in the snatch, placing 4th overall. He then achieved a gold medal in the clean and jerk with a lift of 175 kgs. His combined weight of 309 kgs earned him the overall gold.
Yang Jinwen of China (307 kgs) and Diyorbek Ruzmetov (302 kgs) of Uzbekistan followed Delos Santos. Jhodie Peralta also dominated the women's 55-kg Youth category, sweeping all three gold medals. Peralta topped the snatch with 84 kgs, the clean and jerk at 104 kg, and the combined lift of 188 kgs.