On February 7-8, Azerbaijan Weightlifting Championship among males and females launched in the competition hall of Shuvelan Weightlifting Academy. In the competition, arranged with the cooperative organization of Ministry of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan Weightlifting Federation, attends by approximately 100 athletes representing sport clubs and communities from all regions of the country.
Firstly, the winners of 55kg bodyweight category among men have been determined. Tehran Mammadov could get on the highest step of honorary chair with a total of 190kg (88+102) surpassing all his competitors. Avaz Taghiyev were runner up with 176kg (79+97) result, however the third was Ismayil Gambarzadeh with 161kg (71+90) result.
Congratulations!
The aim of the competition is the increasing and improving the athletes’ skill level, qualifying athletes who are technically trained and fulfilling their degree norms, determining the composition of National teams, preparing for the upcoming international competitions.
Men. 55 kg
| N | Name | Year | City | Club | Weight | Snatch | Clean and Jerk | Total |
| 1. | Mammadov Tehran | 2002 | Gobustan | UGİM | 54.6 | 88 | 102 | 190 |
| 2. | Taghıyev Avaz | 2002 | Neftchala | Zirve | 49.9 | 79 | 97 | 176 |
| 3. | Gambarzadeh İsmayıl | 2003 | Lankaran | Tahsil | 54.7 | 71 | 90 | 161 |
| 4. | Huseynli Fizuli | 2002 | Sumgait | Tahsil | 54.9 | 67 | 78 | 145 |
| 5. | Javadov Omar | 2002 | Khırdalan | Zirve | 54.6 | 90 | – | – |
