Ningbo:Abdelrahman Younes, an Egyptian weightlifter, has made headlines by winning three medals and setting a new world record at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships held in Ningbo, China.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Younes clinched the gold medal in the men's 85kg total with a combined lift of 390kg, breaking the previous world record. In addition, he secured a silver medal in the snatch category with a lift of 177kg and a bronze medal in the clean and jerk category with a lift of 213kg.
The championships are an important event as they contribute to the qualification process for the 2028 Olympic Games. Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister Gohar Nabil praised Younes's accomplishment, highlighting the dedication and effort that led to his success. Nabil also acknowledged the contributions of Younes's coaching, medical, and administrative teams, as well as the Egyptian Weightlifting Federation, under the leadership of Mohamed Abdel Maqsoud.
The minister expressed that Younes's achievements are a source of national pride and extended his best wishes for the athlete's future competitions.