At the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, Indonesian weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah won gold in the 79kg class and set two new world records.
Rizki competed at the Chonburi Sports School on Monday and lifted 205kg in the clean and jerk, breaking his own previous world record of 204kg from the World Championships in October. He also snatched 160kg, bringing his total to 365kg, surpassing the 362kg world record set last month by Abdelrahman Younes of Egypt at the Islamic Solidarity Games. Rizki dominated the competition, showing he is the top athlete in the 79kg division and one of the best weightlifters in the sport. This Southeast Asian Games title adds to his achievements, including his gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.Olympics.
After his victory, Rizki said this win boosts his confidence as he looks ahead. He explained that the Southeast Asian Games are an important step in preparing for future championships and his goal of competing at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
