13/04/2009 14:58
Weightlifting: Armenia gains 2 gold, 6 silver, 2 bronze medals
The European Weightlifting Championship in Bucharest is over now. On the last two days to perform were the sportsmen of 105 kg and more. The Armenian sportsman Arthur Babayan ranked 7th with 382kg total result, followed by the Lithuanian Modestas Simkus (380kg) ending last.
In 105kg and more weight category Ruben Aleksanyan got an injury during the second attempt and could not lift it further.
So, Armenian male team finished 5th with 2 gold, 1 silver medals. The women’s team ranked 6th, gaining 5 silver and 2 bronze medals.