TIRANA, May 6 – Enkileda Carja won two bronze medals for Albania at the World Weightlifting Championship in Ismailia, Egypt. She competed in the 69 kg category and delivered a strong performance in a highly competitive field. The result confirmed her rising potential in international weightlifting.

Meanwhile, she secured 104 kg in the snatch and earned a bronze medal in the clean and jerk with 125 kg. She also collected a bronze medal in the combined total. The competition featured athletes from several countries and required a high technical level in all lifts.

Following the result, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja praised Carja’s performance. He described her as one of the most promising names in world weightlifting. He also highlighted her age, noting that she is only 18 years old and already competing at a high international level.

In addition, Gonxhja said Carja continues to raise the Albanian flag on the global stage through her results. He pointed to her discipline, strength, and dedication as key factors behind her success. He also confirmed that the medals were presented by the president of the Albanian Weightlifting Federation, Elez Gjoza, during a moment of pride for the delegation.

Carja completed the event with a solid overall ranking and two bronze medals, marking another important achievement for Albanian weightlifting.

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