The European Weightlifting U15 and U17 Championships are being held at the “San Donato” gym in Milan.
15-year-old Margarita Arakelyan, a member of the Armenian girls’ team, brilliantly performed in the 75 kg weight category and won the title of European champion in her age group without difficulties.
Margarita lifted 69 and 72 kilograms in the snatch exercise very easily. On the third approach she easily lifted the 75 kg bar putting on her chest, however, she failed while trying to stand. Nevertheless, Margarita won the little gold.
Clean and jerk exercise followed the same scenario. She lifted the 82, 87, 90 kg bars, and won the champion title with the total result of 162 kg.
Margarita Arakelyan brought many important scores to our team as the Armenian girls’ team has a great desire to be qualified for the Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Therefore, the team should be included in the top four on the list.
Ashot HAKOBYAN
