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.
Today, one more athlete – Marziyya Maharramova joined the medal struggle, in 48 kg weight category, among U-23. She lifted 66 kg in snatch and was 6th. In clean and jerk, she was the 5th with 85 kg. Maharramova took the 6th place in the European Championship with a total of 151 kg (66+85) result.
