Philippine Weightlifter Albert Ian Delos Santos Triumphs Over Chinese Favorite to Secure Double Gold
Source: news.source.inquirer
Albert Ian Delos Santos, a Filipino weightlifter, clinched two gold medals at the International Weightlifting Federation 2025 World Youth and Junior Championships in Peru. Overcoming a back injury and competing against the favored Chinese lifter Yang Jinwen, Delos Santos showcased resilience and skill in the men's 67-kilogram junior category, echoing the spirit of Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo's Olympic victory against a Chinese competitor.
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Albert Ian Delos Santos won two gold medals in the men's 67-kilogram junior category at the IWF 2025 World Youth and Junior Championships.
Delos Santos defeated the favored Chinese weightlifter Yang Jinwen, highlighting a significant achievement in international weightlifting.
Despite suffering from a back injury the previous year, Delos Santos demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination.
The victory is reminiscent of Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo's Olympic win against a Chinese competitor, showcasing the Philippines' prowess in weightlifting against strong Chinese competition.
