Ukrainian athlete Irina Dekha became the European champion in weightlifting at the tournament, which takes place in Yerevan (Armenia).

Dekha performed in the weight category up to 81 kg and became the best in all respects.

In the snatch, the Ukrainian woman set a personal record at the European Championship level with a score of 123 kg and took first place.. She also won the clean and jerk with a score of 135 kg, thanks to which she became the absolute champion of Europe..

In total, Deha showed a result of 258 kg, significantly ahead of the representative of Turkey Dilara Narin (235 kg) and Elena Erigina from Moldova (234 kg).

26-year-old Irin Deha became the absolute champion of Europe for the third time in a row and the fourth in her career.. She also has the gold of the Universiade-2017.

European Championship 2023 in Armenia will end on April 23. Ukraine is represented by five weightlifters in men's competitions and 12 in women's.

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Earlier, another Ukrainian Kamila Konotop became the absolute champion of Europe in Yerevan.