Philippine Athletes Shine at Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships
Source: news.source.sunstar
The Philippines added to its medal tally at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, securing four silvers and four bronzes on July 5, 2025. Jhodie Peralta from Zamboanga City won five medals in the women's 53kg class, while Jerick Icon Castro and Prince Keil Delos Santos also contributed to the country's success in their respective categories.
Key Points
The Philippines won a total of eight medals at the championships.
Jhodie Peralta won five medals in the women's 53kg class, including silvers and bronzes in both Youth and Junior categories.
Jerick Icon Castro secured one silver and two bronzes in the Youth 56kg category.
Prince Keil Delos Santos competed in the Junior 60kg category, finishing fourth in snatch and seventh in clean and jerk and total.
The event took place at Qazaqstan Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan.
