Armenian team set to begin campaign at 2026 IWF World Championships

The Armenian team begins its campaign at the World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China, at noon Yerevan time today, October 28, with Garnik Cholakyan set to be the first to compete.

Cholakyan will compete in the B group of the men’s 65 kg category on the second day of competition. The session is scheduled to begin at 12:00 Yerevan time.

The 2026 IWF World Championships are being held in Ningbo, China, from October 27 to November 8. The championships are the first qualifying event ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.