  Armenian weightlifter claims junior world silver May 6, 2026 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s junior national team member Narek Mkrtchyan became a silver medalist at the world weightlifting championships. Competing in Egypt, Mkrtchyan lifted 145 kg and 150 kg in the snatch event. In the clean and jerk, he successfully raised 182 kg and 186 kg overhead. He finished third in the clean and jerk discipline, according to the Weightlifting Federation. With a total result of 336 kg in the combined event, Mkrtchyan claimed the world championship silver medal.   Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
