Emma Poghosyan — European Junior Champion with Two Records

19-year-old Armenian weightlifter Emma Poghosyan has won the gold medal at the European U20 Championships in the 86 kg weight category, held in Durrës, Albania.

Poghosyan placed third in the snatch and first in the clean and jerk, setting a European youth record. With her total, she also broke the European record in the combined lift, winning overall gold, as well as small bronze and small gold medals.

Results (Women, 86 kg, U20):

• Emma Poghosyan (Armenia) — 241 kg (105 + 136)

• Can Bursa (Turkey) — 239 kg (107 + 132)

• Maria Gruzdova (Russia) — 235 kg (105 + 130)

Thanks to this success, the Armenian team now has 4 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals in the overall standings.

Today, four more Armenian athletes will compete:
Alina Sukiasyan (+86 kg, U20)
Misha Melkonyan (110 kg, U20)
Liana Gyurjyan (86 kg, U23)
Vardges Margaryan (+110 kg, U20)