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Garnik Cholakyan Takes Silver for Armenia After One-Kilogram Battle for Gold
Armenian weightlifter Garnik Cholakyan won a silver medal at the European Weightlifting Championships held in Batumi. Competing in the 60 kilogram weight category, Cholakyan recorded a total of 274 kilograms in the combined event. He lifted 124 kilograms in the snatch and followed with 150 kilograms in the clean and jerk. His result placed him in second position, just one kilogram behind Bulgaria’s Angel Rusev, who secured the gold medal with a total of 275 kilograms, includi
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 20
Garnik Cholakyan Becomes European U23 Weightlifting Champion
The European Youth and Under-23 Weightlifting Championships are continuing in Durrës, Albania, where Armenian athlete Garnik Cholakyan has achieved an impressive victory. Competing in the 60 kg weight category, Cholakyan successfully lifted 115 kg and 120 kg in the snatch event, securing the gold medal. In the clean and jerk event, he again took first place by lifting 140 kg, 145 kg, and 147 kg in his attempts. With a total result of 267 kg, Garnik Cholakyan became the Europe
The Armenian Report Team
Oct 29, 2025
