Alina Sukiasyan finishes without a total at 2026 World Weightlifting Championships as Peng Cuiting sets world record

On November 5, the women's 77 kg competition concluded at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China. China's Yang Qiuxia claimed the gold medal, while her compatriot Peng Cuiting set a new world record in the snatch. Armenia's Alina Sukiasyan failed to register a total in the competition.

Alina Sukiasyan competed in Group C. In the snatch, the Armenian weightlifter successfully lifted 95 kg and 98 kg but failed her third attempt at 101 kg. Her best result of 98 kg placed her 22nd in the snatch standings.

In the clean and jerk, Sukiasyan attempted 120 kg three times but was unsuccessful on all three attempts. As a result, the Armenian athlete finished the competition without a total.

Yang Qiuxia became the world champion, lifting a combined 265 kg (120+145). Her compatriot Peng Cuiting secured the silver medal with 262 kg (126+136), while Egypt's Sara Ahmed took bronze with 258 kg (114+144).

The highlight of the competition was Peng Cuiting's world record of 126 kg in the snatch. The Chinese weightlifter broke the world record twice during the competition, first lifting 124 kg before improving her mark by another two kilograms.

Russia's Varvara Kuzminova earned the snatch bronze medal with a lift of 115 kg. She finished fifth overall with a combined total of 253 kg.

2026 World Weightlifting Championships: Women's 77 kg results

Total

1. Yang Qiuxia (China) — 265 kg (120+145)

2. Peng Cuiting (China) — 262 kg (126+136)

3. Sara Ahmed (Egypt) — 258 kg (114+144)

Snatch

1. Peng Cuiting (China) — 126 kg (world record)

2. Yang Qiuxia (China) — 120 kg

3. Varvara Kuzminova (Russia) — 115 kg

Clean and Jerk

1. Yang Qiuxia (China) — 145 kg

2. Sara Ahmed (Egypt) — 144 kg

3. Maria Mena (Colombia) — 141 kg

The 2026 World Weightlifting Championships are taking place in Ningbo, China, from October 27 to November 8.