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Indonesia aiming to be weightlifting giant

Nation wants to increase medal haul at Asian and Olympic Games by modernising the old-fashioned sport

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Published Wed, Dec 21, 2016 · 09:50 PM

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    Pringsewu, Indonesia

    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.

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