The weightlifting all-Japan championship is the second day of the tournament.
In the women's 64 kg class, Mikiko Andoh, who is aiming to win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, won the tournament for the ninth time.
The weightlifting all-Japan championship has been postponed for half a year due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and the location has been changed from Tokyo to Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture.
Ando, who has won 5th place at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, participated in the women's 64 kg class, which is one level higher than the original.
Due to the spread of the infection, the actual battle has been in full swing since October last year, and in the first half of the "snatch" where the barbell was raised all at once, 90 kg was successful in the first time, but 94 kg was failed in the second and third times. At this point, I was late with 3rd place.
However, in "Jerk", which is good at lifting the barbell to the shoulder and then raising it above the head, he succeeded in all three attempts, marked 123 kg in the third time, and won the championship with a total of 213 kg. ..
Ando is the 9th champion of the All Japan Championship for 7 consecutive years, including other classes.
Ando "I'm glad I got the result"
Ando looked back on the match with a relieved expression, "I'm glad I got the result because Jerk had pride."
On the other hand, Ando moved his activity base to South Korea after the Rio de Janeiro tournament and received guidance from a local coach, but he was greatly affected by the new coronavirus, such as not being able to return to South Korea after February. I will.
Based on this situation, he said, "I was keenly aware of the value of being able to play a big game this time. At the Tokyo Olympics, I want to finish it to the end without regrets."