Weightlifter Enkileda Carja shined at the European Weightlifting Championship in Durrës. She broke six European records and won three gold medals.

First, in the snatch, Carja set three records at 95kg, 97kg, and 98kg. She also claimed the gold medal in the 63kg category. Then, in the clean and jerk, she broke three more records at 113kg, 116kg, and 118kg. As a result, she won gold in both the clean and jerk and the total.

Moreover, the Albanian Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, praised Carja’s achievement. He expressed pride in her performance and her contribution to Albanian sport.

The championship continues in Durrës for Junior and U23 categories. It runs from October 28 to November 4 at the “Ramazan Njala” Sports Palace. So far, 35 European countries are participating, making the competition highly competitive.

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