At the World Weightlifting Championship for youth under 17 and juniors under 20, currently taking place in Lima (Peru), Ukrainian athletes have already secured their first medals.

Kateryna Malashchuk, competing in the 45 kg category, won a silver medal in the snatch (69 kg), placed fifth in the clean and jerk (81 kg), and earned bronze in the total (150 kg). The ‘big’ gold went to Alexandrea Ann Diaz from the Philippines (152 kg), and silver was claimed by Arianna Ekandia from Venezuela (151 kg).

Congratulations to our athletes, and let us continue to support them at this important tournament in Peru!