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New ideas weigh heavy in lifting evolution

By Agence France-presse in Pringsewu, Indonesia | China Daily | Updated: 2016-12-22 08:02

Inside a spartan weightlifting gym in Indonesia, teenagers chalk their hands, grit their teeth and thrust faded metal barbells above their heads, hopeful of Olympic glory.

Many of Indonesia's sporting legends were bred in small-town clubs, whipped into shape by old-school coaches and relentless training.

But as Indonesia strives to increase its gold-medal haul at the 2018 Asian Games and Tokyo 2020, there's a push to modernize such sports.

New ideas weigh heavy in lifting evolution

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