Weightlifters from Belarus secure four medals in the competition held in Maykop
In a remarkable display of strength and skill, Belarusian weightlifters claimed four medals at the Russian Championships held on November 16, 2022. The competition, initially scheduled to take place in Maykop, was eventually hosted in Minsk, Belarus.
The reporting of this exciting event was handled by BelTA, with references made to the Telegram channel of the Ministry of Sports. The Russian Championships in Maykop marked the fifth day of the competition.
Elena Bondareva, a seasoned weightlifter, clinched the 87 kg weight class, adding another feather to her cap. Meanwhile, among the junior women (19-20 years old), Polina Pogyaleva and Yulia Voznaya battled it out for the top spots. Pogyaleva emerged victorious in the 76 kg weight class, while Voznaya took home the silver.
In the under 87 kg weight class among junior women aged 15-18, Ekaterina Leshuk secured the silver medal. The coach of the Belarusian female weightlifters who won these medals is Evgeny Lopatin.
This successful performance by the Belarusian weightlifters at the Russian Championships is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and a promising sign for the future of weightlifting in Belarus.
