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Russian Regina Shaidullina wins CIS Games first champion

MINSK, 5 August (BelTA) - Russian Regina Shaidullina became the first champion of the 2^nd CIS Games, BelTA has learned.

On the opening day of the weightlifting tournament in Grodno, the Russian athlete won a gold medal in the 45kg weight category. Regina Shaidullina lifted a total of 150kg (65kg in the snatch, 85kg in the clean and jerk). Silver went to Thi  Yen Dao of Vietnam - 141kg (63kg + 78kg). Belarusian Polina Pichugina placed third with 135kg (58kg + 77kg).

Three more medal events will be held in the Grodno Ice Palace: women’s 49kg and 55kg, men’s 55 kg.

Athletes from nine countries are competing in the 2nd CIS Games weightlifting tournament. It will be running until 9 August.

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