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In the heart of Madrid, under the bright lights of the 2025 EWF European Youth and U15 Championships, a legend walks among the rising stars. He is not just a name, he is history written in chalk, sweat, and unshakable willpower.Three-time Olympic Champion. Countless European and World titles. A lifetime of dreams lifted high above his head.And yet, as he stands here watching the next generation step onto the platform, his eyes are not on his own past but on their future.Today, we sit down with a true icon of weightlifting – an athlete who has inspired millions and continues…
The sixth day opened with the Women’s U15 58kg category. Türkiye’s Tugba Kivikoglu took gold with a 166kg total (71kg snatch and 95kg clean & jerk). It was a close battle—just one kilogram separated her from silver. A strong final lift in clean & jerk secured her the top spot. Aisylu Nigmatzianova (AIN) followed closely with 165kg (75kg snatch, 90kg clean & jerk), and Italy’s Guendalina Catena earned bronze with 153kg (70kg snatch, 83kg clean & jerk). Medalist of the W U15 58 Podium of the W U15 58 In the Men’s U15 71kg group, the results were just as…
The fifth day opened with the Women’s Youth 58kg group, setting the tone for another strong day of competition.It was a proud moment for Moldova as Nicoleta Cojocaru dominated the Youth Women’s 58kg category. She lifted 85kg in snatch and set a new European Youth Record with 105kg in clean & jerk, finishing with another European Youth Record total of 190kg. Great lifts from her kept the hall on its feet. Amelie Pelta of Great Britain earned silver with 182kg (81kg snatch, 101kg clean & jerk), while Türkiye’s Ilayda Ertugrul took bronze with 178kg (77kg snatch, 101kg clean & jerk).…
The fourth day began with the Men’s Youth 65kg B and 71kg B categories, setting the stage for strong performances later in the day.The first A session featured the Men’s Youth 65kg category. Moldova’s Dan Betca, set a new European Youth record in snatch and total with 123kg snatch and 146kg clean & jerk, reaching 269kg. Ireland’s Harrison McGrogan delivered a powerful silver-winning total of 267kg (118kg snatch, 149kg clean & jerk). Sergei Plotnikov (AIN) earned bronze with 264kg (116kg snatch, 148kg clean & jerk). Medalist of the M YO 65kg Podium of the M YO 65kg The day continued…
The third day of the Championships opened with the U15 Girls 48kg category. Romania’s Maia Delia Andrei took gold with a strong total of 152kg (67kg snatch and 85kg clean & jerk). Ukraine’s Kira Strohanova pushed hard for silver with 150kg (66kg snatch and 84kg clean & jerk). France’s Louise Rigaud secured bronze with 130kg (58kg snatch and 72kg clean & jerk). Medalist of the W U15 48kg Podium of the W U15 48kg In the Women’s Youth 53kg session, Maria Stratoudaki of Greece was the star of the day. A great young prodigy of European weightlifting, she broke European…
The second day of the Championships opened with the Men’s Youth 56kg B category. Top 3 athletes of B group were: Nathan Mifsud of Malta lifted 84kg in snatch and 104kg in clean & jerk for a total of 188kg. Spain’s Martin Noe Amat totaled 176kg (81kg snatch, 95kg clean & jerk), while Bulgaria’s Nikolay Marinov finished with 171kg (77kg snatch, 94kg clean & jerk).The A group of the Men’s Youth 56kg category followed with medal-winning lifts. Musab Mammadtaghiyev of Azerbaijan claimed gold with a total of 202kg (93kg snatch, 109kg clean & jerk), securing the first gold for Team…
The 2025 EWF European Youth and U15 Championships began today, 23.07.2025 with intense competition and impressive performances at the opening sessions.The first session of the day featured the Girls U15, 40kg category. Olena Mykhaliuk from Ukraine secured gold with a total of 125kg (55kg snatch and 70kg clean & jerk). It was a tight contest, with Türkiye’s Asel Şenel just one kilogram behind at 124kg (57kg snatch and 67kg clean & jerk), earning silver. The bronze went to Ercin Naz Şahin, also from Türkiye, lifting a total of 120kg (53kg snatch and 67kg clean & jerk). Medalist of the W…
The 2025 EWF Youth Training Camp has successfully concluded in Madrid following a productive week of daily training sessions held from July 13 to 20, 2025. The camp brought together 74 young athletes and coaches from 15 countries across Europe.The training sessions, workshops, and discussions were led by Jesmond Caruana, EWF Vice President and Chair of the EWF Coaching Research & Scientific Committee; Yong Xie from the Chinese Weightlifting Federation; and Dr. Marcos Soriano of the Spanish Weightlifting Federation. Their expertise and guidance provided participants with invaluable experience and insight into high-performance training. Xie Yong MSc, EWF Vice President Jesmond…
On 12 July 2025, the International Kakhi Kakhiashvili Cup gathered elite weightlifters from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Armenia, Bahrain, Romania, Uzbekistan, and host nation Georgia for a day of strong performances and mutual respect for three-time Olympic champion Kakhi Kakhiashvili. Three-time Olympic champion Kakhi Kakhiashvili. Born on 13 July 1969 in Tskhinvali (GEO), Kakhiashvili won Olympic gold in Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, and Sydney 2000. He also claimed European titles in 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, and three Senior World Championships: 1995, 1998, and 1999.Saturday’s event honored this remarkable person while offering current athletes a high-level event of the 2025 season.Top 12 — Sinclair PointsRankAthleteNationSinclair pts1Gor MinasianiBahrain446.2982Revaz DavitadzeGeorgia443.4893Isa RustamovAzerbaijan442.4104Louis Muniel Lauret RodriguezRomania436.3795Yusup Fehmi GençTurkey436.1296Dadash DadashbailiAzerbaijan432.0597Zurab MskhaladzeGeorgia431.6318Rafik HarutinianiArmenia427.7819Saba AsanidzeGeorgia425.07710Not AganianiSokmeti424.72911Irakli GobejishviliGeorgia424.21812Goderdzi BerdelidzeGeorgia422.062 The best athletes Competition ITOs The Opening ceremony was led by Lasha Talahadze,…
The 2025 EWF Youth Training Camp has officially begun in Madrid, under the leadership of Jesmond Caruana, EWF Vice President and Chair of the EWF Coaching Research & Scientific Committee, alongside Yong Xie from the Chinese Weightlifting Federation and Dr Marcos Soriano from the Spanish Weightlifting FederationThe European Weightlifting Federation Youth Training Camp has commenced in Madrid on 13th July, gathering 74 participants from 15 countries for a week of structured training, technical development, and international exchange.This initiative aims to support young lifters and coaches across Europe by offering a high-level training environment guided by experienced professionals. The camp serves…