On 15-22 October, European Championship, among young weightlifters U-20 and U-23, held in Durres, Albania, continues. 405 athletes (170 women and 235 men) from 36 countries are expected to compete in the competition. Members of the Azerbaijan Juniors Weightlifting Team also participate in the tournament.
One more of them – Pasha Ibrahimli joined the medal struggle, in 69 kg weight category, among U-23. Our athlete lifted 131 kg in snatch and was 4th . In clean and jerk, he was the 5th with 156 kg. Ibrahimli took the 5th place in the overall rankings of European Championship with a total of 287 kg (131+156) result.
