China News Service, Beijing, March 23. On the 22nd, local time, the International Court of Arbitration for Sport issued an announcement on its official website saying that Kazakh weightlifter Rahimov violated relevant anti-doping regulations, and he will be banned from March 15, 2016 to 2021. All medals, points and prizes for the period January 18, 2009 are withdrawn.

This means that Chinese star Lu Xiaojun is expected to win the gold medal in the men's 77kg weightlifting class at the Rio Olympics.

After that, Lu Xiaojun also responded to this.

Image source: Screenshot of Lu Xiaojun's Weibo.

　　"Thank you for your concern and blessings! We are still waiting for the official news from the International Olympic Committee and the International Weightlifting Federation, and I would also like to thank our Chinese Weightlifting Association for always paying attention to this matter. I hope you will continue to pay attention to Chinese weightlifting. The miracle comes from the same as always. Great efforts, Chinese weightlifting, come on!" Lv Xiaojun said in his personal social media.

　　Six years ago in Rio, Lv Xiaojun won the silver medal in the men's 77kg weightlifting competition with a total score of 379kg.

In the snatch stage, he claimed the world record 177kg for the third time and successfully lifted it.

Kazakh player Rahimov, who was 12kg behind Lv Xiaojun in the snatch, successfully challenged 214kg in the clean and jerk stage.

He thus broke the world record in clean and jerk and won gold by virtue of his weight advantage.

Data map: Lu Xiaojun won the gold medal in Tokyo.

　　However, it is quite controversial that in this trial, Rahimov, who "didn't stand firm", still won three white lights.

　　In the face of the slightly bitter game, Lu Xiaojun's words showed some unwillingness.

This silver medal has also become a regret buried in his heart.

　　As a veteran, Lu Xiaojun deeply loves this field, and he always moves forward fearlessly for his dreams.

After that, Lu Xiaojun, who was unconvinced and unconvinced, cancelled his original decision to retire and decided to fight for another Olympic Games in order to get back the gold medal he lost.

　　At last year's Tokyo Olympics, he realized his dream.

Data map: On July 31, 2021, in the men's weightlifting 81kg final at the Tokyo Olympics, 37-year-old Chinese player Lu Xiaojun won the championship with a snatch of 170kg, a clean and jerk of 204kg, and a total score of 374kg. The total score broke the Olympic record.

This is the 21st gold medal of the Chinese delegation in this Olympic Games.

　　As Lu Xiaojun said, "miracles come from hard work as always." Behind the splendid achievements and the praise of others, is his constant dedication for more than ten years.

Every increase in the weight of the barbell plate during training and on the field is due to Lu Xiaojun's hard work and sweat.

Perhaps the contents of snatch, clean and jerk, and total score are just a number of changes for ordinary people, but for him, it takes thousands of exercises to exchange even a kilogram of change.

　　From the cutting edge of the London Olympics, to the success of the Tokyo Olympics, and today, it is expected to make up for the regrets in Rio.

Along the way, Lu Xiaojun walked very steadily, always believing in himself that he will eventually get the honor he deserves.

　　Congratulations again to Lu Xiaojun!

We are willing to wait with you for the arrival of the gold medal.

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