Competing in the 77kg category, Lozi delivered a dominant performance to secure two gold medals and one silver, marking another major triumph for Albanian weightlifting.

She opened the competition with a flawless performance in the snatch category. Lozi successfully lifted 82, 85, and 87 kilograms across her three attempts, earning her the gold medal.

In the clean and jerk, she bounced back from a missed initial attempt at 101 kilograms to successfully clear 101 and 105 kilograms on her remaining lifts, securing the silver medal.

With a commanding 192-kilogram in total, Lozi captured the overall gold medal and crowned herself European champion.

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Prime Minister Edi Rama praised today weightlifter Carja’s achievements.

Rama wrote in a post in the social media that Enkileda Carja is confirmed as the European Youth and U23 Weightlifting Champion.

Carja broke 3 European records in the snatch (95 kg, 97 kg and 98 kg) and won the gold medal in the 63 kg category.

Also, in the jerk, Carja broke 3 other records (113 kg, 116 kg, 118 kg), winning gold medal.

The championship takes place from October 28 to November 4 at the “Ramazan Njala” Sports Palace in Durrës, with the participation of 35 European countries. /gj.m/r.e/a.f/p.s./

Uldedaj’s victory at the “O2 Arena” in London marks a historic achievement for Albanian sports because Uldedaj becomes the first Albanian boxer to elevate to the top of professional boxing by winning a world title.

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja wrote in a post in social media that, “This victory raises the red and black flag high in the international arena”.

After the victory, Boxer Uldedaj thanked everyone for the support and for the countless congratulations for the victory.

“Every message, every word and every prayer has given me strength on the way to this historic moment. I am proud to have been declared the IBO World Champion in the Cruiserweight category, and above all, to dedicate this victory to Albania. This is just the beginning. Thank you for being by my side every step of the way,” Uldedaj emphasized.

Uldedaj managed to triumph over Cameroonian Rolly Lambert Fogoum, in a tough and hard-fought match until the end, winning by unanimous decision of the referees. /k.s/j.p/p.s./

The match was played at the “National Arena” stadium in Tirana in a spectacular atmosphere and under the renowned Polish referee Szymon Marciniak.

Thus, Rrogozhina team of Egnatia will represent the country in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.

After the match, there was held the ceremony of handing over the championship title to Egnatia.

President of the Albanian Football Association Armand Duka handed over the championship title and the medals to the Egnatia team. /a.f/p.s./

The judo practitioner Krasniqi wins the title of European champion for the third time in her career.

Krasniqi has won the title even in 2021 and 2024, while in the past she has also won silver and bronze medals twice.

Kosovo judoka defeated Italian Odette Giufrrida in the final, to secure the gold medal for Kosovo in the up to 52 kilogram category.

Athletes from 2 continents, 48 ​​countries, 414 competitors, of whom 229 are men and 185 are women, participate in the European Judo Championship./p.s./

In a post in the social media, Manastirliu wrote that, “Hadribeaj is ranked in the top 10 boxers in the world, proudly raising the Albanian flag.”

“It is a pleasure for me to receive a boxing champion of Albanian origin, who has been living in the States for 6 years, 20 times in a row champion in various boxing competitions and most recently recognized by the WBC. He is a young man who proudly says that he is Albanian and very soon, within the year 2025, we will see a very strong match with the world champion. His mother is from Ndroqi in Tirana by origin and his father from Përmet, he is a champion who will have a great career in the sport of boxing.”

“I want Albanians to know you and appreciate you more for the work you do and your achievements. I wish all Albanian athletes a happy and successful year in 2025”, wrote Manastirliu. /k.s//a.f/p.s./

President Bajram Begaj conveyed his congratulations to the 15-year-old champion.

“Congratulations to the European Youth Weightlifting Champion Enkileda Carja”, President Begaj wrote in the social media.

The 15-year-old red-and-black athlete also received the silver medal in the clean and jerk style.

The national weightlifting team has won 2 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medals in the European Championship that is taking place in Thessaloniki, Greece./p.s./

“At the World Youth Championship taking place in Guadalajara, Mexico, Albania was represented by Ertjan Kofsha, who won the gold medal, once again confirming his potential”, the Albanian National Olympic Committee said today.

Kofsha won the gold medal in snatch with 159 kg and was ranked fourth in the world standing, Clean & Jerk 186 and a total of 345 kg.

The 2023 Junior World Weightlifting Championships is a weightlifting competition that is currently being held in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 15 to 23 November 2023.

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The athlete from Durrës Marjan Hoxhaj was declared world champion in Junior Men’s Physique OVERALL for U-20, said the Albanian National Olympic Committee.

The national fitness and bodybuilding team is led by the General Secretary of the Federation Rando Kukeli and this time Albania’s team has a record number of 14 athletes.

All the Albanian physical competitors, in the respective categories, are of high quality and aim for the next medal.

Albania also participated in the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) congress. The head of the federation praised Albania for the work done while also highlighting the cordial and constructive meeting with President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee Fidel Ylli./p.s./

Mayor of Saranda Oltion Çaçi thanked the chess team and the coach for their dedication and indomitable passion. “We are very proud of you”, Çaçi wrote in the social media while also promising that the Municipality of Saranda will continue to support this sport.

“The Municipality of Saranda will continue to support our talents and the sport that represents Saranda with dignity on the national and international stage”, stated Çaçi.

This is the second year in a row that “Butrinti” of Saranda wins the championship title. “Teuta” from Durrës ranked the second and “Partizani” ranked the third./p.s./