Armenian Weightlifting Championship Underway in Yerevan
Yerevan, February 14 – The Armenian Weightlifting Championship officially commenced yesterday, February 13, 2026, in the capital city of Yerevan. The opening ceremony took place at the Sports Management Center, marking the beginning of a significant event for Armenian weightlifting.
A total of 110 weightlifters are participating in the championship, showcasing the depth of talent within the nation’s weightlifting community. The competition promises to be a thrilling display of strength and skill, as athletes vie for national titles across various weight categories.
Women’s Categories See First Champions Crowned
The women’s categories have already seen their first champions and medalists. The results are as follows:
- 48 kg category:
- Kristine Babayan (Ararat)
- Zephyr Ghazaryan (Etchmiadzin)
- Mane Avanesyan (Kasakh)
- 53 kg category:
- Izabella Yaylyan (Yerevan)
- Tanzela Grigoryan (Gyumri)
- Araksya Sirakanyan (Gyumri)
- 58 kg category:
- Alexandra Grigoryan (Gyumri)
- Milena Avanesyan (Etchmiadzin)
- Liana Stepanyan (Yerevan)
- 63 kg category:
- Natalia Sargsyan (Gyumri)
- Yughaber Amroyan (Gyumri)
- Milena Gevorgyan (Vanadzor)
- 69 kg category:
- Meri Misakyan (Kasakh)
- Aksanna Torosyan (Gyumri)
- Sofia Najaryan (Gyumri)
- 77 kg category:
- Anna Amroyan (Gyumri)
- Alina Sukiasyan (Sevan)
- Yulia Shirinyan (Yerevan)
- 86 kg category:
- Emma Poghosyan (Gyumri)
- Meri Aghalaryan (Jrara)
- +86 kg category:
- Tatev Hakobyan (Yerevan)
- Meri Tumasyan (Gyumri)
- Nare Arakelyan (Ararat)
These athletes have demonstrated exceptional performance, securing their places as national champions and medalists. The championship continues with further competitions in both men’s and women’s divisions, promising more exciting contests and the emergence of new talents.
The Armenian Weightlifting Federation expressed its satisfaction with the high level of participation and the strong performances observed so far, highlighting the growing interest and development of weightlifting in Armenia.
The event is expected to draw significant attention from sports enthusiasts and serve as a platform for identifying promising athletes who could represent Armenia in international competitions.
Source: https://mamul.am/am/news/351058
