Weightlifter Hakob Mkrtchyan becomes world champion

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 23, ARMENPRESS. Member of Armenia national team of weightlifting Hakob Mkrtchyan (89 kg) became world champion, raising 167 kg.

ARMENPRESS reports the tournament takes place in Thailand.

Another member of the Armenian team, Davit Hovhannisyan, ranked 12th.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan