Armenia finished the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China, with one silver and three bronze medals, placing 16th in the combined medal standings.
Armenia concluded its participation in the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships held in Ningbo, China, with a commendable tally of one silver and three bronze medals, securing the 16th position in the overall medal standings.
Varazdat Lalayan was a standout performer, earning three medals in the men’s +110 kg category. He captured a silver in the snatch and bronze medals in both the clean and jerk, as well as the overall total, finishing with a combined lift of 457 kg, which included 210 kg in the snatch and 247 kg in the clean and jerk.
In addition to Lalayan’s achievements, Aleksandra Grigoryan contributed to the medal haul by winning bronze in the women’s 57 kg clean and jerk with a lift of 120 kg, ultimately finishing fourth overall in her category.
The championships saw North Korea dominate the medal table, clinching 20 gold medals and a total of 34 medals, while China followed closely with 17 golds and 33 medals. The medal standings reflect the competitive nature of the event, with medals awarded in both the snatch and clean and jerk categories for men and women alike.