Beijing - The 2008 International Weightlifting Invitational Tournament opened today and this morning, lifting in the 56-kg B session, Cen Biao (China) snatched 120 kg, and cleaned and jerked 150 kg.


2005 Junior World Champion Cen Biao (China) helped to open the International Weightlifting Invitational Tournament in Beijing today; this is one of the test events for the upcoming Olympics. IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen photo.


This competition is one of the Good Luck Beijing Sports Events, which provide a live test environment for the 2008 Olympic Games.

Set in the Beihang University Gymnasium, the competition venue is striking in its Olympic dress, and three more classes will held today, including the A session for the 56-kg category.