Ertjan Kofsha wins European gold in snatch, silver in total

Albanian weightlifter Ertjan Kofsha has won European gold in the snatch event and silver in the overall total, the Albanian Weightlifting Federation announced.

In a social media post, the federation praised Kofsha’s performance and described his medals as another important achievement for Albanian weightlifting. The competition took place in Durrës, where the athlete celebrated his success before the home crowd.

“One lift set the platform alight, electrified Durrës and ended with the Albanian eagle celebration! Strength, heart and red-and-black pride! Ertjan Kofsha lifts enormous weights, raises the Albanian flag and gives the European Championships another unforgettable moment,” the federation wrote.

The Albanian Weightlifting Federation said Kofsha’s gold medal in the snatch and silver in the total confirmed his strong results on the international stage. His performance adds to Albania’s achievements in the sport and highlights the country’s representation at European-level competitions.

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