Aghanyan Wins Silver at the 2026 European Weightlifting Championships

Armenian weightlifter Ara Aghanyan claimed the silver medal at the 2026 European Weightlifting Championships in the 94 kg weight category.

In the snatch, Aghanyan recorded the second-best result, while in the clean and jerk he finished third. His total of 381 kg (175+206) secured second place overall, trailing only Olympic champion and world record holder Carlos Nasar, who, despite winning gold, was far from his peak form.

Final Results (Men’s 94 kg)

• Carlos Nasar (Bulgaria) — 386 kg (176+210)
• Ara Aghanyan (Armenia) — 381 kg (175+206)
• Romain Imadouchene (France) — 370 kg (163+207)

Thus, Armenia’s national team now has four silver medals and one bronze at the current European Championships.

Today, Armenia’s representatives in the women’s 86 kg category — Emma Poghosyan and Liana Gyurjyan — will begin their competition.