Alexandra Grigoryan wins Armenia's first medal at the World Weightlifting Championships

Armenian weightlifter Alexandra Grigoryan has won a bronze medal at the World Championships in China in the women's 57 kg category. It is the Armenian team's first medal of the tournament.

In the snatch Grigoryan lifted 85 kg with her first attempt but twice failed at 90 kg.

In the clean and jerk she lifted 114 and then 120 kg, earning her a small bronze medal in the discipline.

With a total of 205 kg the Armenian athlete finished fourth overall.