Aleksandra Grigoryan becomes European U23 weightlifting champion, winning three gold medals

Armenian weightlifter Aleksandra Grigoryan has become the 2026 European U23 weightlifting champion. At the championships taking place in Durrës, Albania, the Armenian national team representative claimed three gold medals in the women's 57 kg category — in the snatch, clean and jerk, and total.

On October 14, Grigoryan secured a convincing victory with a combined total of 202 kg (90+112), finishing nine kilograms ahead of her nearest rival.

In the snatch, the Armenian athlete successfully lifted 85 kg and 90 kg. Her 90 kg result secured first place and the snatch gold medal.

Grigoryan also dominated the clean and jerk, successfully lifting 106 kg, 109 kg, and 112 kg in succession. All three attempts were successful, with her 112 kg performance earning her a second gold medal.

With a combined total of 202 kg, Aleksandra finished as the overall winner of her weight category.

2026 European U23 Weightlifting Championships — Women's 57 kg Results

1. Aleksandra Grigoryan (Armenia) — 202 kg (90+112).

2. Dana Berchi (Romania) — 193 kg (85+108).

3. Merv Ilden (Turkey) — 187 kg (83+104).

Grigoryan's victory secured Armenia's first overall gold medal at the 2026 European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships.

Earlier at the tournament in Durrës, Seyran Khudanyan (60 kg, U23) won bronze in the total and a bronze medal in the clean and jerk, while Davit Arakelyan (65 kg, U20) claimed silver in the snatch.

The European U20 and U23 Weightlifting Championships continue in Albania.