Armenian weightlifter Simon Martirosyan intends to return to his original weight category—up to 109 kg, which will change to 110 kg in June.
In 2021, Simon Martirosyan changed his weight category from 109 kg to +109 kg in order to compete at the Paris Olympic Games. However, significant changes later occurred in the Olympic qualification system: under the new rules, only one athlete per country could compete in each weight category. As a result, Varazdat Lalayan represented Armenia in the super heavyweight division.
Previously, in the 109 kg weight category, Simon Martirosyan became a two-time world champion and a two-time Olympic silver medalist. Now, he intends to compete in this category again.
**“I have decided to participate in the European and World Championships in the 109 kg category. Right now, I weigh 115 kg, but I am confident that I can easily cut down to 109 kg. After the weight category changes, I will move to 110 kg. I am sure I will be in great shape for the European Championship.
I still have something to say in weightlifting. I don’t need anything from this sport, but I have something to say. I will say what I have to say and then leave,”** Martirosyan said in an interview with Armenpress after the Armenian Championship.
Today, Simon Martirosyan became the champion of Armenia in the over 109 kg weight category. Results HERE.
New weightlifting categories starting June 2025
60 kg, 65 kg, 71 kg, 79 kg, 88 kg, 98 kg, 110 kg, +110 kg.
It is not yet known which of them will be Olympic categories.