Nanjing 2014: Hakob Mkrtchyan wins Armenia’s first gold

16:32   21 August, 2014

Weightlifter Hakob Mkrtchyan (Armenia) captured first place in the Men’s 77kg competition at the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games which are held in Nanjing, China.

The Armenian athlete lifted a total weight of 319 kg (142 kg in snatch and 177 kg in clean & jerk).

This is Armenia’s second medal in the tournament, as shooter Hrachik Babayan had became Olympic silver medalist in the Men’s 10m Air Rifle competition.

To note, however, Mkrtchyan has won Armenia’s first gold medal at the Summer Youth Olympic Games.

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