Ramos siblings clinch PH's first two medals in IWF World Championships

October 31 ------ Weightlifters Rosegie and Rose Jean Ramos capture the Philippines' first two medals at the 2026 IWF World Championships in Ningbo, China.

In the women's 53kg division, Rosegie lifted 97kg in snatch to land a podium finish and clinch the country's second bronze medal. The elder Ramos lifted 114kg in clean and jerk for a total of 211kg to rank fifth overall in her category. Her younger sister Rose Jean bagged the Philippines' first medal in the IWF World Championships on Wednesday night.

The 20-year-old successfully lifted 86kg in snatch to clinch the bronze in the women's 49kg category. The younger Ramos hoisted 95kg in the clean and jerk for a 181 total, finishing fifth overall in her division. Two-time Olympian Elreen Ando (women's 61kg), Kristel Macrohon (women's 69kg) and Asian Games bronze medalist Albert Ian Delos Santos (men's 71kg) will also compete in the IWF World Championships.

Delos Santos aims to carry the momentum from the Asiad to the IWF World Championships as he steps on the podium at 7 p.m. The tournament is part of required competitions for weightlifters to earn points to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 2026 IWF World Championships will run until November 8 in Ningbo, China.

Source: news.abs-cbn.com