Abdelrahman Younes wins three medals, breaks world record at weightlifting championships
Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister Gohar Nabil on Monday, November 2, 2026, congratulated weightlifter Abdelrahman Younes after he won three medals and broke a world record at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China. Younes claimed gold in the men’s 85kg total with a combined lift of 390kg, setting a new world record. He … The post Abdelrahman Younes wins three medals, breaks…
Egyptian weightlifter Abdelrahman Younes achieved a remarkable feat at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China, by winning three medals and setting a new world record. On Monday, November 2, 2026, Youth and Sports Minister Gohar Nabil congratulated Younes for his outstanding performance. Younes claimed gold in the men’s 85kg total, lifting a combined weight of 390kg, which broke the previous world record.
He also secured silver in the snatch with 177kg and bronze in the clean and jerk with 213kg. These victories at the championships will help qualify Younes for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Nabil lauded Younes's accomplishment, emphasizing the dedication and hard work that contributed to his success on the global stage. He also extended his congratulations to Younes's coaching, medical, and administrative teams, acknowledging their crucial role in his preparation and performance. Additionally, Nabil praised the Egyptian Weightlifting Federation, led by Mohamed Abdel Maqsoud, for their support.
The minister expressed pride and joy in Younes's achievement, stating that it is a source of national pride. He wished Younes further success in upcoming competitions and hailed his feat as a testament to the hard work and commitment of the athlete and his support team.
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