- Garik Karapetyan won the gold medal in the 109 kg category at the European Weightlifting Championship in Moldova.
- Simon Martirosyan secured the silver medal in the same 109 kg weight class.
- Karapetyan’s gold was Armenia’s first at this championship.
- The contest for gold and silver was between these two Armenian athletes.
- Karapetyan lifted a total of 411 kg (185 kg snatch, 226 kg clean & jerk), while Martirosyan lifted 406 kg total (181 kg snatch, 225 kg clean & jerk).
Armenia Secures Gold and Silver at European Weightlifting Championship in Moldova – 2025
Armenia has achieved a notable success at the European Weightlifting Championship taking place in Chisinau, Moldova. On what is reported as the penultimate day of the competition, the country secured its first gold medal, complemented by a silver, in the Men’s 109 kg weight category.
Karapetyan and Martirosyan Compete for Top Honors in 109 kg
The 109 kg weight class featured two representatives from Armenia, Garik Karapetyan and Simon Martirosyan. Both athletes delivered strong performances on the competition platform in Chisinau. Their excellent showing resulted in a direct contest between them for the gold and silver medals in the category.
Garik Karapetyan Claims Three Gold Medals
In a performance described as a fantastic fight, Garik Karapetyan ultimately emerged victorious, securing three gold medals. He lifted 185 kg in the snatch portion of the competition, earning a gold medal in that discipline. In the clean and jerk, he successfully lifted 226 kg, which also earned him a gold medal. His combined total lift, known as the biathlon, reached 411 kg, securing him the gold medal in the overall category as well. This performance marked a significant achievement for Karapetyan and for Armenia at the championship.
Simon Martirosyan Adds Three Silvers to His Collection
Competing alongside Karapetyan, Simon Martirosyan also had an excellent performance, adding to his collection of medals with three silvers in the 109 kg category. In the snatch, Martirosyan lifted 181 kg, earning him a silver medal. His clean and jerk lift was 225 kg, which also resulted in a silver medal. His total lift in the biathlon was 406 kg, securing him the silver medal for the overall performance in the weight class. Martirosyan’s performance contributed significantly to Armenia’s medal count at the championship.
Armenian Athletes Dominate 109 kg Podium
The outcome of the Men’s 109 kg category saw two Armenian athletes occupy the top two positions on the podium, highlighting Armenia’s strength in this weight class. Garik Karapetyan’s gold medal win was particularly significant as it represented Armenia’s first gold at this specific European Championship, achieved on the second to last day of the event. The direct competition between Karapetyan and Martirosyan created a notable moment in the championship, showcasing the depth of talent within the Armenian weightlifting team.