The facts

  1. Ri won the women’s 49 kg division with a 211 kg total: 92 kg in the snatch and 119 kg in the clean and jerk. China’s Zhao Jinhong was second on 207 kg. [2][3]

  2. Yang won the men’s 60 kg division with 304 kg, comprising a 136 kg snatch and a 168 kg clean and jerk. North Korea’s Pang Un Chol was second on 300 kg. [1][2]

  3. Ri did not set the attempted clean-and-jerk world record: her 122 kg attempt was unsuccessful. [1]

Relevant context

The IWF describes these opening-day divisions as non-Olympic categories. This report concerns world titles, not Olympic qualification. [1]

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 05:36 UTC.

  1. Ningbo Day 1: Ri Song Gum claims third world title for PRK, and a good start for China

    International Weightlifting Federation · Primary source · 27 Oct 2026

  2. 2026 World Weightlifting Championships Results

    Weightlifting House · Reporting

    Independent specialist publication’s current results tables; it also sells weightlifting equipment.

  3. Ramos snares bronze in weightlifting world joust

    Philstar · Reporting · 29 Oct 2026

    Corroborates Ri’s division and lift totals.

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