18-year-old Armenian weightlifter Anna Amroyan (up to 76 kg weight category) won a silver medal at the 2025 European Championships, held in Chișinău. Amroyan delivered an impressive total of 231 kg in the combined event (100 kg snatch and 131 kg clean & jerk), finishing just behind Italy’s Jenna Toco Kenye, who lifted 233 kg.
In addition to the "big" silver for her total, Anna also claimed a "small" bronze medal in the clean & jerk event, posting the third-best result in that discipline.
Another medal for Team Armenia came from Milena Khachatryan, who also competed in the 76 kg category. Khachatryan placed sixth overall with a total of 226 kg (95 kg snatch and 131 kg clean & jerk), but managed to climb the podium in the clean & jerk with a "small" silver medal.
Final standings in the women’s 76 kg category:
- Genna Toko Kenge (Italy) — 233 kg (100+133)
- Anna Amroyan (Armenia) — 231 kg (100+131)
- Celia Gold (Israel) — 230 kg (100+130)
Taking into account all medals — both in the total and individual lifts — Armenia’s national team has now won 12 medals at this championship: 1 gold, 7 silver, and 4 bronze. The team continues to deliver strong performances and strengthen its position in European weightlifting.