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Published on September 27, 2007

Chiang Mai

 Chinese women claimed 12 gold to capture the overall crown and the prestigious trophy of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Russia came in second place.

The hosts claimed two silver and one bronze to finish third overall and secure four Olympic berths.

China also landed the men's overall crown, while Bulgaria and Russia finished second and third places respectively. Thailand came in 21st position to obtain three Olympic berths.

China also captured the overall title to take home the prestigious King's Cup.

Meanwhile, China's Mu Shuangshuang on Wednesday broke a world record for the total lifted in the women's 75kg category. The 23-year-old lifted 139kg to win gold in the snatch, and hoisted 180kg in the clean and jerk to set a new world record of 319kg in total.

South Korea's Jang Mi-Ran, the previous world record holder, also lifted 319kg but only after Mu, meaning the Chinese lifter is the new record holder.

However the South Korean won gold in the aggregate because she is lighter than Mu - weighing 115kg (253 pounds).

Mu, who weighs more than 135kg, took silver in the aggregate category.

Olha Korobka of Ukraine hoisted 126kg in the snatch and 155 in the clean and jerk to claim the bronze medal overall.

The Nation, Agencies