welcome sports fans we've got action drama and worldclass weightlifting athletes ready to give it their all at the LA Chappelle Arena we kick things off with the women's up to 50 kilogram category that's about 110 lbs for you watching at home Olivia broom of Great Britain the reigning world champion and Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist has been a force in the sport she's aiming for the gold and on paper she's the favorite but let's not forget sports fans there's always room for surprises and with new stars emerging from recent World Cups this contest is wide open enter China's Jin ping sha who's here to turn the tables at the tibilisi World Cup she made history with a jaw-dropping lift of 271 lbs that's right she set a new Asian record with that effort and she's not alone Nigeria's Esther OA the world record holder with a staggering lift of 289 lbs won't be competing but you can bet her absence only adds fuel to the fire for the rest of the field next up we shift to the men's up to 59 kgam finy about 130 lbs the name on everyone's lips is China's Chi Yong Kai he is without a doubt the man to beat defending par Olympic and world champion this Powerhouse has dominated the category and today he looks to extend his Reign but don't take your eyes off the comp competition just yet El Salvador's Herbert auno a Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist has shown he's more than capable of putting up a fight and Iran's Mosen baktiar has been commanding all season long with a personal best baktiar could shake things up oh and let's not forget the world record in this category still held by Egypt's Sheriff Osman who set the bar High literally with a lift of 465 lbs back in Rio 2016 will we see someone want approach that today we're about to find out now fasten your seat belts for the evening session where Egypt's rehab Ahmed takes the stage in the women's up to 55 kilog or about 121 lbs Ahmed has been in phenomenal form not only is she the reigning world champion but she also holds the world record at 298 lbs she's no stranger to the Paro Olympic Podium either having taken home silver in Tokyo but this time she's competing in a higher weight class can she go all the way and claim the top prize and to wrap up this incredible day of powerlifting we've got the men's up to 65 kg final that's about 143 lbs China's zuo ye is the reigning world champion and current world record holder having lifted a colossal 489 lbs in recent competition his strength is unmatched but don't sleep on Iran's Amir Jafari aranga he took silver at Tokyo 2020 and has been hungry R for gold ever since he's also fresh off of Silver at the Dubai 2023 worlds could this be the day he finally stands a top the podium but let's not forget on day one we saw extraordinary Feats of Strength as well the competition opened with fireworks world records were shattered paral Olympic records fell but unfortunately no medals for the home team France Alex Adel and axel borong gave it everything they had borong a silver medalist at Tokyo 2020 carried immense Hope on his broad shoulders but his attempts at 359 lbs and 372 lbs were heartbreakingly unsuccessful Adel competing in his first games as a powerlifter play sixth after lifting 352 lbs he'll have his eyes on redemption in Los Angeles 2028 on the women's side two par Olympic records and a world record were Rewritten on the very first day genui of China finally captured gold after four previous silver medals lifting an incredible 262 lbs to claim the title in the women's up to 41 kg Division and then lingling guo also from China broke the world record in the women's up to 45 kilogram category with a Monumental lift of 271 lbs so stay tuned stay locked in and witness more history unfold here at Paris 2024 the athletes the records and the drama hey there I need your help in increasing this channel by 100 subscribers by you simply hitting the Subscribe button it's a free way of supporting this Channel and you gain greater access to similar videos it's a win-win for everyone this is Loi parks with Lo's pop news signing off