Indri defends title at Junior World C'ship

Indri defends title at Junior World C'ship

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian junior weightlifter Sri Indriyani
defended her title at the Junior Weightlifting World
Championships in Capetown on Thursday by romping home with three
gold medals.

Indriyani, nicknamed Indri, became the first female lifter to
break a world record for the fourth time.

The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding
Association said yesterday that Indri, who competed in the 46
kilogram division, lifted 75.5 kilograms in the snatch, 0.5
kilograms better than her previous personal best of 75 kilograms.

In the clean and jerk, Indri hoisted 97.5 kilograms after
three attempts. She lifted her personal best 95 kilograms with
her first lift and bettered it with 95.5 kilograms with her
second lift.

Indri improved her overall record from 170 kilograms to 172.5
kilograms, which she produced at the Asian championship in South
Korea.

The National Sports Council chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar said
he was very satisfied with Indri's achievement.

"It's proof that weightlifting has a good chance to join
badminton as a medal prospect sport for Indonesia at the 2000
Olympic Games in Sydney. I'm very proud of her records," he said.

He was not sure if Indri would get a bonus.

"Indri is still a high school student. I'll talk to the
minister of education and culture and see if Indri can have a
better facilities as reward for her success."

Coach Imron Rosadi said Indri could lift 82.5 kilograms in the
snatch and 102.5 kilograms in the clean and jerk but being three
kilograms overweight before leaving for South Africa prevented
her from doing so.

Indri and Imron are expected home tomorrow.

Another junior lifter Joko Hanggono, who is accompanied by
coach Harry Wibowo, will compete on June 4 in the 108 kilogram-
plus event. (yan)