BUCHAREST, March 28 /ATA/ – Albanian weightlifter claimed the European championships gold medal in Bucharest on Wednesday.
Calja won gold in the snatch with 146 kg in the men’s 69 kg at the European Weightlifting Championships in Bucharest, Romania.
He also finished first to claim gold in the clean and jerk, lifting 175 kg.
“I’m very happy. I dedicate success to my family, friends and all Albanians,” Calja said in remarks after the race.
Meanwhile, other Albanian weightlifter Arbër Çerçizi finished seventh lifting 135 kg in the snatch.
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