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Peru to host international weightlifting tournament in November

Photo: AFP

Photo: AFP

17:49 | Lima, Oct. 3.

Peruvian capital Lima will host the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Grand Prix ODESUR CSLP in November.

This international competition will give participants the opportunity to gather points to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The world's strongest men and women will compete in 10 categories. 

It should be noted this is the first time this tournament —the most important one held by the International Weightlifting Federation— takes place in the Americas.
 
Spanish Lidia Valentin and Georgian Lasha Talakhadze are among the top competitors in their respective categories. 

Likewise, 12 athletes will represent Peru at the event. 

The championship will take place at the National Sports Village (VIDENA) in Lima's San Luis district. 

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Published: 10/3/2019