European Weightlifting Championships 2026: Favorites and Declared Weights

Today, April 19, the European Weightlifting Championships begin in Batumi (Georgia). The tournament will run until April 26 and has already made history before its official start.

Prize Money Introduced for the First Time

For the first time in the history of the European Championships, athletes will receive prize money directly from the organizers. The Georgian Weightlifting Federation has independently established a prize fund.

In each of the three disciplines, the following payouts are предусмотрены:

• 1st place — €1,500
• 2nd place — €1,000
• 3rd place — €500

Thus, the overall winner of a weight category can earn up to €4,500.

Previously, prize money was awarded only through national federations.

Expanded Line-Up of Participants

The 2026 Championships will also serve as a qualification tournament for the Commonwealth Games, significantly expanding the geography of participating teams.

Competing in Batumi:

• Jersey, Gibraltar, Isle of Man
• South Africa (competing out of contest)
• Separate teams from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
• As well as a unified Great Britain team

Where to Watch

• Live streaming is available at weightliftinghouse.tv
• In Armenia, the event will be broadcast by H1 (First Channel of Armenia)

Armenia has entered the maximum roster — 16 athletes (8 men and 8 women).

Men

• 60 kg — Garnik Cholakyan
• 71 kg — Gor Sahakyan
• 79 kg — Martin Poghosyan
• 88 kg — Rafik Harutyunyan
• 94 kg — Ara Aghanyan
• 110 kg — Garik Karapetyan
• 110 kg — Simon Martirosyan
• +110 kg — Varazdat Lalayan

Reserves:

• Tigran Karapetyan (79 kg)
• Davit Hovhannisyan (94 kg)

Women

• 53 kg — Tanzaela Grigoryan
• 53 kg — Isabella Yailian
• 58 kg — Alexandra Grigoryan
• 77 kg — Anna Amroyan
• 77 kg — Alina Sukiasyan
• 86 kg — Emma Poghosyan
• 86 kg — Liana Gyurjyan
• +86 kg — Tatev Hakobyan

Declared Weights in the Men’s Categories

The officially declared starting weights in the men’s categories will determine the main favorites and medal contenders. Final confirmations are expected shortly before each competition session.

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