"Our country supported us to perform well." Weightlifter Samvel Gasparyan became the European champion
22.04.2023
Samvel Gasparyan won the champion title at the European Weightlifting Championship in Yerevan. In the 109 kg weight category, the athlete registered a result of 395 kg.
“The impressions are frankly inexplicable, because we all promised ourselves in the homeland that we would win, and we spared no effort and energy for that. It was even more important for me, because I had to perform in a new weight class, and, compared to last year, I had something to prove to myself and my fans that I was ready for heavier weights, and I showed it on the stage”, said Gasparyan.
Samvel Gasparyan dedicated the victory to his compatriots. The athlete mentioned that the Armenian fans’ support in the homeland was tremendous in the tournament.
“I felt how they supported us. It was essential. Our country helped us perform well. It was sensational; in 2-3 days, we have shown such a great result in terms of medals in 3 years. Four gold medals, not to mention the bronze and silver”, said the Armenian weightlifter.
Dual European champion, Samvel Gasparyan, registered 175 kg in the snatch exercise, and lifted the 211 kg barbell in the push exercise.