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YEREVAN, APRIL 20, ARMENPRESS. President of the European Weightlifting Federation Antonio Conflitti has said that the ongoing 2023 EWF European Weightlifting Championships in Yerevan is “the best championship” he’s ever seen.

“There have been various championships, but I don’t remember such a level of organization in other tournaments. I think this is the best championship I have ever seen. I thank the Government of Armenia and the Weightlifting Federation for this work,” Conflitti told Public Radio of Armenia.

According to the President of the European Weightlifting Federation, Armenia has good chances to host the World Championships in Yerevan next year. Armenia is among the four bidders to host the 2024 tournament. “I think Armenia has good chances to win,” he said.

On his first visit to Armenia, Antonio Conflitti says people here are open, warm and friendly. “We really feel at home,” he said.

As for the championships, the President of the European Federation reminded that the European Championship is not only an important European tournament, but also a benchmark for the Olympic Games.

“The athletes have prepared well, there is serious competition, and the records are the proof of that,” Conflitti said.