Paris 2024 | China's Hou wins gold in women's 49kg of weightlifting (1/4)

Hou Zhihui of China celebrates after winning the women's 49kg of weightlifting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024.(Photo: China News Service/Sheng Jiapeng)

Hou Zhihui's resounding comeback in the women's 49kg category became the highlight of the opening day of weightlifting.

Hou Zhihui of China competes during the women's 49kg of weightlifting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024.(Photo: China News Service/Sheng Jiapeng)

Hou Zhihui of China competes during the women's 49kg of weightlifting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024.(Photo: China News Service/Sheng Jiapeng)

Gold medalist Hou Zhihui (C) of China, silver medalist Mihaela Valentina Cambei (L) of Romania and bronze medalist Surodchana Khambao of Thailand celebrate during the awarding ceremony for the women's 49kg of weightlifting at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024.(Photo: China News Service/Sheng Jiapeng)