On December 15-18 of this year, at the para powerlifting World Cup held in Dubai, UAE, where 243 athletes from 40 countries gathered.
“Pyunik” Armenian Association for People with Disabilities reported.
Armenia was represented by Greta Vardanyan, a weightlifter from Gyumri, who competes in this tournament in the weight category up to 55 kg (Coach: Artak Nersisyan).
Greta Vardanyan’s competition took place today, where our athlete successfully performed 3 approaches and won the title of champion by clearly lifting the 85, 90 and 93 kg barbells with three approaches. She also won a gold medal in the summation of lifted weights.
This is an unprecedented success. Congratulations to our athlete, Greta, whose great return to the sport started with a victory. There is a tough road to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and we wish our athlete the best of luck.