Armenian Team Takes First Place at World Powerlifting Championship

Sergey Asaturov (left) and Sevak Manukyan won first place at the competition

YEREVAN (Armenpress)—The Armenian national powerlifting team competed in the 2013 World Powerlifting and Benchpress Championships, taking first place in two categories. The competition took place in Eger, Hungary, from Sept. 22 to 28.

The Powerlifting Federation of Armenia informed Armenpress that in the 67.5 kilogram category, Sevak Manukyan came in first, with a result of 157.5 kilograms. And in the 75 kilogram category, Sergey Asaturov likewise captured first place, with a result of 167.5 kilograms.