Georgia’s Lasha Talakhadze named Europe’s Best Weightlifter of 2023
The Georgian athlete was nominated by representatives of the European Weightlifting Federation and International Sports Press Association. Photo: Sports Ministry
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Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze, the two-time Olympic and seven-time World and European Champion, has been named the Best Weightlifter of Europe for the third time.
The Georgian Sports Ministry on Tuesday said Talakhadze was awarded at the opening ceremony of the European Weightlifting Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The Georgian athlete was nominated by representatives of the European Weightlifting Federation and International Sports Press Association.
Georgian competitors participating in the Championship include Ramin Shamilishvili and Goderdzi Berdelidze in the 55 kg weight category, Shota Mishvelidze in 61 kg, Goga Chkheidze in 67 kg and Archil Malakmadze in 73 kg, the Ministry said.
Zurab Mskhaladze will face his opponents in 96 kg, while Irakli Chkheidze will compete in 102 kg, Zaza Lomtadze in 109 kg, Mariam Murghvliani in 87 kg, Anastasia Gottfried and Bakari Turmanidze in +87 kg and +109 kg weight categories respectively, the body added.
The competition is running through February 20.
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Georgia’s Weightlifting World Champion, Olympic Champion and record-breaking athlete Lasha Talakhadze earned his seventh European Weightlifting Championships title on Sunday in Yerevan.
Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze, three-time world and two-time European champion, was named the best weightlifter of Europe in 2022, the Georgian Weightlifting Federation announced on Friday.
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