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.
One of our athletes – Ruslan Rzazade joined the medal struggle. He competed in 56 kg weight category, among U-20.
Rzazade lifted 102 kg in snatch and took the 7th place in that movement.
In clean and jerk, Ruslan failed. He did not manage to lift 125 kg in his three attempts and finished that movement, as well as the competition with a zero result.
