Paris Olympic silver medalist, world champion and three-time European champion Varazdat Lalayan has won a bronze medal at the World Weightlifting Championships, which concluded in China, with a total of 457 kg (210 kg + 247 kg).

In the snatch, Lalayan successfully lifted 210 kg in two attempts, securing second place in the event. In the clean and jerk, he lifted 247 kg to claim the bronze medal.

Earlier in the competition, Alexandra Grigoryan (57 kg), representing Armenia's women's national team, won bronze in the clean and jerk.