Narek Grigoryan Named Best Athlete at European U20 Weightlifting Championships

Armenian weightlifter Narek Grigoryan has been named the best athlete of the 2026 European U20 Weightlifting Championships, held in Durres, Albania.

Competing in the men's 75 kg category, the Armenian delivered an outstanding performance, winning three gold medals and setting a new European junior record.

Grigoryan lifted 146 kg in the snatch and 176 kg in the clean and jerk, achieving a combined total of 322 kg. This impressive result secured him the championship title and established a new European record in his age category.

Grigoryan therefore became the undisputed champion in the 75 kg division, claiming gold medals in both individual lifts and the total.

Being named the best athlete of the European U20 Championships marks another significant achievement for the Armenian weightlifter, who completed the competition with a clean sweep of all three gold medals in his weight category.