Armenian weightlifting championship is under way in Yerevan, National Olympic Committee reported. In the 67 kg weight class Sevak Nikoghosyan lifted 115 kg at the snatch and 143 kg
in the clean and jerk and was declared champion with a total weight of 258 kg.

Meanwhile Armen Grigoryan, competing in the 73 kg weight class won the tournament title with combined weight of 292 kg (132 + 160).

Athletes qualified for the 81kg and 89 kg weight category will compete on February 13.