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India won Gold

Competition was balanced and intense in the Men’s 62kg. Commonwealth Youth and Junior Champion in 2017, JEREMY Lalrinnunga (IND) competed in the 56kg bodyweight category before moving up. He took the lead in the Snatch but only with a 2kg advantage. He was followed closely by the 2017 European Youth Champion TOPTAS Caner (TUR) also competing in the 56kg bodyweight category prior to the YOG. Both of them registered 4 good lifts, however JEREMY came out for his third attempt in the Clean and Jerk at 150kg making it a good one. He won the Gold Medal with a Total of 274kg. With 122kg in the Snatch and 141kg in the Clean and Jerk, TOPTAS Caner (TUR) ended second while VILLAR MANJARRES Estiven Jose (COL) came in

HERNANDEZ VIEYRA Yesica Yadira (MEX) Youth Olympic Champion in the 48kg

The Colombian lifter SANTOYA ORTIZ Yineth Milena (COL) took the lead in the Snatch with 76kg. She was followed closely by HERNANDEZ VIEYRA Yesica Yadira (MEX) with 74kg while both CAMBEI Mihaela Valentina (ROU) and ORTIZ Dahiana (DOM) ended with 70kg. While SANTOYA won the Pan-American Youth Championships in 2017, HERNANDEZ won the Gold in 2018. The competition for the Youth Olympic Champion title went on between the two of them. HERNANDEZ VIEYRA Yesica Yadira (MEX) was stronger in the Clean and Jerk and didn’t miss any of her three attempts. She ended with a Total of 171kg. SANTOYA ORTIZ Yineth Milena (COL) won the Silver Medal after missing only once at 91kg. 5th at the IWF Youth World Championships in 2017 and European Youth Champion in 2018, CAMBEI won the Bronze Medal with

David Katoatau named ONOC ambassador for climate change

David Katoatau the champion weightlifter from Kiribati, 2014 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, and three times Olympic Games representative, has been named as an Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) ambassador for climate change as he seeks to raise awareness of the issue. He spoke at the ONOC Assembly in Samoa on the impact of climate change which has threatened the existence of Kiribati and other Islands of the region. The island nation of Kiribati is one of the most defenceless in the world due to rising sea levels. David said in his presentation "Climate change might be just two words to many people but it is a threat to my nation, our livelihood and our people.”. If nothing is being done, we are guaranteed to be affected.” "We should use sport as a platform to help avoid climate change." “They call me the dancing lifter. I don’t do it for the fun, I do it because I believe that the audience identifies me with Kiribati and climate change. I enjoy lifting, I love it. However, I think of the future.” I have had the opportunity to compete at three Olympic Games. Many young kids in Kiribati may never have the opportunity to compete at the Olympics if Kiribati no longer exists. They will all become climate refugees.” Source: OWF — Follow IWF: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

NGO found no challenger

In the Men’s 56kg, two athletes made it to 6 good lifts. Gold Medal winner NGO Son Dinh (VIE) who certainly dominated the field and POLAK Frantisek (CZE) who made it third. After three good Snatch, CHOMCHUEN Natthawat (THA) nicknamed Tum, secured himself a Silver Medal with a 130kg Clean and Jerk. He came out for 148kg and 154kg but missed both of the attempts. 2018 Asian Youth Champion NGO registered his best Total – 262kg – on international level here in Buenos Aires. CHOMCHUEN who was also Silver Medallist at the 2017 Asian Youth Championships lifted 6kg more than

ECHANDIA ZARATE Katherin Oriana gets first YOG Gold

Weightlifting kicked off today with altogether 120 athletes from 63 countries competing at the 3rd edition of the Youth Olympic Games held in Buenos Aires, ARG. Youth athletes will have the chance to get to know the Olympic values better and dive into the spirit of Olympism. The Europe Pavilion, venue to host the competitions, saw the victory of 17 years old ECHANDIA ZARATE Katherin Oriana (VEN). Also Gold Medallist at the 2nd South American Youth Games and Pan American Youth Championships, she improved her performance and reached a Total of 167kg. Silver Medallist NGUYEN Thi Thu Trang (VIE) made it to 147kg while KARASAKAL Nida (TUR) ended third with 138kg. After this promising start, all three athletes have a promising future

BUENOS AIRES 2018 KICKED OFF WITH A RECORD CROWD

THE 3RD SUMMER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES BUENOS AIRES 2018 HAVE GOT OFF TO A GREAT START! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF THE MODERN OLYMPIC GAMES, THE OPENING CEREMONY WAS HELD IN THE STREET, WITH THE CELEBRATION OPEN TO ALL - AND OVER 200.000 PEOPLE SHOWED UP FOR THE PARTY! Opening the event to the general public made for a truly remarkable atmosphere on the vibrant Avenida 9 de Julio, the main avenue in Buenos Aires where the Ceremony took place. The porteños sang, danced and celebrated on what was a magical evening, showing their enthusiasm at hosting the Youth Olympic Games in their city. The show itself was spectacular, with the Olympic rings appearing to float in the air, the Youth Olympic sports being presented on the iconic Obelisk, and numerous tango dancers performing on the balconies of the apartments lining the avenue. Almost 2,000 people worked to ensure the smooth running of the Ceremony, including more than 350 artists, technicians and musicians from the Argentinian theatre company Fuerza Bruta, which captivated a worldwide audience. Addressing the young athletes in his speech, IOC President Thomas Bach said: “To get here, each of you trained and competed hard. You gave your best in the sport you love so much. This is why you deserve to be here, at your Games. Every athlete is different. We all come from different parts of the world and have different cultures. But we are all united by the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect. Guided by these Olympic values, each one of you makes a difference in sport and in life. This experience will stay with you for all your life. We are all assembled here to celebrate you, as the real game-changers.” The final part of the Ceremony saw the Youth Olympic flame being passed between several young Argentinian athletes representing all the other athletes, the #GameChangers, who will be inspiring the public over the next 12 days of competition. The Torch Relay concluded with two legends of Argentinian sport – Paula Pareto and Santiago Lange – who had the honour of lighting the cauldron with the Youth Olympic flame. The flame will now be moved to the Youth Olympic Park, where it will continue to burn until the end of the Games on 18 October. The Ceremony culminated in a dazzling firework display, which illuminated the Buenos Aires night sky amidst the cheers of the athletes and the public. Let the Youth Olympic Games begin! Source: