Romania shines at European Weightlifting Championships with seven medals

Romania has achieved a remarkable feat at the European Weightlifting Championships for juniors and U23, securing a total of seven medals in the competition. The event, held in Durres, Albania, saw the Romanian team showcase their strength and talent.

Leading the charge, Maia Delia Andrei earned a gold medal in the U20 category, lifting 91 kg in the clean and jerk. Despite facing challenges in the snatch, her performance highlighted her potential on the international stage.

Alexia Diana Șipoș also had an impressive outing, claiming three silver medals in the U53 category. She lifted 79 kg in the snatch and 100 kg in the clean and jerk, bringing her total to 179 kg, showcasing her well-rounded abilities.

Narcis Papolți contributed to the medal tally with a bronze in the junior men’s category (60 kg) for the clean and jerk, lifting 142 kg. He also placed fourth in both the snatch with 115 kg and the total with 257 kg, demonstrating his competitiveness.

Lucian Florin Cambei participated actively, finishing fifth in the snatch with 108 kg and tenth in the clean and jerk with 128 kg, while concluding eighth overall with a total lift of 236 kg.

In the Under-23 category, Ioana Mădălina Miron stood out by winning two bronze medals. She achieved a clean and jerk lift of 94 kg and a total of 169 kg, while finishing fourth in the snatch with 75 kg.

The Romanian delegation, comprising 16 athletes—9 in the junior category and 7 in the U23—has demonstrated strong performances, marking a significant moment for the nation in this prestigious competition.