On 15-22 October, European Championship, among young weightlifters U-20 and U-23, to be held in Durres, Albania, has started. 405 athletes (170 women and 235 men) from 36 countries are expected to compete in the competition. Members of the Azerbaijan Juniors Weightlifting Team will also participate in the tournament.
Two of them- Mammadli and Khalilov joined the medal struggle. Our athletes competed in 62 kg weight category, among U-20.
Kenan Khalilov lifted 123 kg in snatch and won bronze medal in that movement. In clean and jerk, he was the 7th with 133 kg. Our athlete took the 6th place in the overall rankings with a total of 256 kg (123+133) result.
Mahammad Mammadli lifted 115 kg in snatch and was 6th in that movement. In clean and jerk, he got bronze medal lifting 148 kg. Our athlete took the 4th place in the overall rankings with a total of 263 kg (115+148)result.
