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Armenia Wins 7 Gold Medals at the European Weightlifting Championships
The European Junior and Under-23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durrës, Albania, have come to an end with remarkable success for the Armenian team. Armenia’s athletes once again showed their strength and dedication, winning a total of seven gold medals across different categories. In the men’s over 109 kg division of the Under-23 competition, Armenia was represented by Ashot Movsisyan. He gave an outstanding performance throughout the event. In the snatch exercise, Movsi
Armenia Claims Sixth Gold at European Youth and U23 Weightlifting Championships in Albania
Armenia’s weightlifting team continues its remarkable success at the European Youth and U23 Championships taking place in Albania, earning the country its sixth gold medal of the tournament. In the men’s 110 kg weight category, Garik Karapetyan delivered an outstanding performance. During the snatch event, he lifted 175 kg and 182 kg, securing the gold medal. In the clean and jerk discipline, he successfully raised 210 kg and 215 kg, finishing second. With a total of 397 kg,
Armenia’s Tigran Karapetyan Wins Gold, Sets Two European Records at Junior Weightlifting Championships
Armenia’s national team has earned its third gold medal at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships taking place in Durrës, Albania. Armenian weightlifter Tigran Karapetyan became the European champion in the 71 kg weight category after setting two new European records. In the snatch event, Karapetyan successfully lifted 131 kg, 136 kg, and 145 kg, with the last lift setting a new European record. He took first place in this round. In the clean and jerk, Karape
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Oct 30
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
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Oct 29
Armenia’s Aleksandra Grigoryan Wins European Youth Weightlifting Championship
Armenian weightlifter Aleksandra Grigoryan has become the European Youth Champion in the 58 kg category, showing an outstanding performance at the continental event. The 20-year-old athlete lifted a total of 214 kg, earning the top spot on the podium and setting new European records. Grigoryan successfully completed all six of her attempts, a perfect result that few lifters achieve in competition. She won two small gold medals for her results in both the snatch and the clean
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Oct 29
Hripsime Khurshudyan Awarded International Referee Title by the International Weightlifting Federation
Armenian weightlifter Hripsime Khurshudyan has officially received the title of international referee from the International Weightlifting Federation. The new title allows her to take part as a referee in major tournaments, including European and World Championships, according to the Armenian Weightlifting Federation. This recognition is another important milestone for Khurshudyan, who has represented Armenia with distinction in international competitions for many years. Her
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Oct 27
Armenia to Take Part in First Military Weightlifting Tournament in Iran
The Armenian national weightlifting team will travel to Iran to participate in the first-ever international military weightlifting tournament. According to the Armenian Weightlifting Federation, the competition will be held in the Iranian city of Babolsar from November 1 to 6. Armenia’s delegation will include four athletes: Karlen Davtyan (60 kg), Zhora Grigoryan (65 kg), Hovhannes Hovhannisyan (71 kg), and Hovhannes Ghahramanyan (94 kg). The team will be coached by Yervand
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Oct 27
Armenia’s Grigor Ghazaryan Wins Goldat 2025 European Youth Weightlifting Championships in Madrid
Armenia’s Grigor Ghazaryan won gold in the boys’ 84 kg category at the European Youth Weightlifting Championships. The tournament took...
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Jul 31
Grigor Ghazaryan Wins Gold at Youth World Weightlifting Championships
Armenia has claimed its second medal in the combined total at the Youth and Junior World Weightlifting Championships, currently nearing...
Armenia Makes History: Men’s and Women’s Weightlifting Teams Both Ranked #1 at European Championships
The Armenian national weightlifting teams have made history. For the first time ever, both the men’s and women’s teams finished first in...
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Apr 21
Varazdat Lalayan Becomes Two-Time European Weightlifting Champion
Armenian weightlifter Varazdat Lalayan has claimed his second European Championship title, reaffirming his dominance in the +109 kg...
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Apr 21
Armenians Win Gold and Silver in 109-Kilogram at European Weightlifting Championships
Armenia has once again asserted its dominance in European weightlifting, claiming both gold and silver medals in the men’s 109kg category...
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Apr 20
Rafik Harutyunyan Wins Silver Medal at 2025 European Weightlifting Championships
Rafik Harutyunyan, representing Armenia at the European Weightlifting Championships in Chișinău, Moldova, claimed the silver medal and...
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Apr 17
Alexandra Grigoryan Wins Silver at European Weightlifting Championships
At the European Weightlifting Championships held in Chișinău, Moldova, Armenia’s Alexandra Grigoryan delivered an outstanding...
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Apr 14
Meet the Armenian Women in Weightlifting Who Are Redefining Strength
This year, to mark International Women’s Day, The Armenian Report decided to do something unique to honor Armenian women. We traveled...
Varazdat Lalayan and Aleksandra Grigoryan Bring Home Medals for Armenia from the World Weightlifting Championships
Varazdat Lalayan, a prominent member of Armenia's men’s weightlifting team, has achieved a historic milestone in his career. At 25 years...
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Dec 16, 2024
Armenian Athletes Sweep European Weightlifting with 13 Gold, 5 Silver, and 4 Bronze Medals
The Armenian team has achieved an extraordinary victory at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships held in Raszyn,...
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Nov 4, 2024
18-Year-Old Emma Poghosyan Wins Gold for Armenia at World Youth Weightlifting Championship
Armenia has claimed its first title at the World Youth Weightlifting Championship in Spain, thanks to the incredible performance of...
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Sep 25, 2024
First Armenian Sports Drama "The Other Side of the Medal" Premieres, Telling the Inspiring Story of Weightlifter Nazik Avdalyan
The highly anticipated Armenian sports drama, “The Other Side of the Medal”, has premiered in Yerevan, marking a major moment in Armenian...
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Sep 12, 2024
Armenian Weightlifter Varazdat Lalayan Wins Silver Medal at Paris Olympics
Varazdat Lalayan competed in the super heavyweight weightlifting category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Despite narrowly missing his...
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Aug 10, 2024
