TIRANA, September 1 – Albanian weightlifter Briken Calja won gold in the snatch at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games. The competition is being broadcast by RTSH. Calja lifted 154 kilograms to set a new record for the event.

Competing in the 75-kilogram category, Calja opened with a successful 147-kilogram lift. He then lifted 152 kilograms on his second attempt before completing his third attempt at 154 kilograms. The three successful lifts secured the gold medal and the new Mediterranean Games record.

Albania had previously won 3 medals at Taranto 2026, all in wrestling. Islam Dudajev won gold, Zelimkhan Abakarov took silver and Ardit Zeneli claimed bronze.

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