Moldovan weightlifter breaks records at Junior World Championships

Weightlifter Nicoleta Cojocaru delivered a major performance for the Republic of Moldova at the Junior World Weightlifting Championships in Egypt, setting a new world and European record in the age category of 17 years in the snatch event.

The athlete lifted 91 kg in the 58 kg weight category, a result that secured both records and confirmed her strong international progress. In the clean and jerk, Cojocaru lifted 106 kg, and with a total of 197 kg she ranked sixth overall, CE Report quotes MOLDPRES.

The Junior World Weightlifting Championships are being held this year in Egypt and bring together the best young athletes from around the world, being one of the most important competitions in the U-20 and U-17 categories.

The competition is organized under the aegis of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and includes the classic snatch and clean & jerk events for both men and women across multiple weight categories. Participation in this championship is considered an important milestone in the careers of young weightlifters, offering them the opportunity to compete at world level and test their performance against strong international competition.