Weightlifting world record surpassed in National Games

Li Yajun competes during the women's 53kg class weightliting finals at the Chinese National Games in Shengyang, Liaoning province, on Sept 3, 2013. [Photo/Xinhua]

SHENYANG, China - Li Yajun surpassed a weightliting world record at the Chinese National Games on Tuesday.

The athlete who represents South China's Guangdong province lifted 105kg to surpass the women's 53kg class snatch world record.

The International Weightlifting Federation does not sanction world records set at the National Games.