China shine in powerlifting as Lingling betters own world record

Ecstasy: China’s Guo Lingling celebrating after winning gold and setting a new world record in the women’s above 45kg final. — AP

CHINA’S women dominated the first day of powerlifting at the Paris Paralympics as Guo Lingling improved her world record in the up to 45kg class.

Lingling, 35, took her best on the bench press from 121kg in February to 123kg in Paris with Britain’s Zoe Newson in second place, 14kg lighter with her leading effort.