North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold

North Korea weightlifter sets three world records for Asian Games gold

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA–North Korean weightlifter Ri Song Gum gave her country their first gold of the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday in style, setting three world records in the women’s 49kg class in Nagoya and shedding tears of joy. The pocket powerhouse, who stands a mere 140cm (4ft 7ins) tall, joined an elite club of just four weightlifters who have won three Asian Games golds. The 28-year-old Ri was emotional as her country’s