Vencelas Dabaya Tientcheu had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 2005 World Championships Lightweight class (324.0 kg.); 1st in the 2006 World Championships Lightweight class (332.0 kg.); 2nd in the 2006 European Championships Lightweight class (325.0 kg.); 1st in the 2007 European Championships Lightweight class (331.0 kg.). He later competed for France.
