Ukrainian Women Shine at the 2026 European Weightlifting Championships
Competing in Batumi, Georgia, Ukrainian weightlifter Iryna Dombrovska captured three bronze medals at the 2026 European Weightlifting Championships. Her achievements brought Ukraine’s overall medal count at the tournament to 11. Meanwhile, Kamila Konotop claimed the absolute European champion title in the 58 kg category, delivering outstanding performances in both the snatch and the clean and jerk.
Dombrovska and Konotop’s Key Achievements
In the individual standings, Dombrovska finished third in the snatch by lifting 110 kg. She secured a second small bronze in the clean and jerk with a 133 kg lift. Her total of 243 kg across both disciplines earned her a third-place finish overall. The top spot in the total category went to Finland’s Janette Ylisoini, who lifted 247 kg. This success further highlights the growing strength of Ukrainian weightlifting on the international stage.
Kamila Konotop dominated the 58 kg division, taking first place in the snatch with 100 kg, the clean and jerk with 121 kg, and the combined total. She was the only athlete in her category to successfully lift 100 kg in the snatch. This victory marks Konotop’s fourth career European title, underscoring her consistency at the highest level.
The participation of Ukrainian weightlifters at this championship stands as a powerful testament to their skill and professionalism on the global stage.
These results reflect the rising potential of Ukrainian weightlifters in international competition. The medals not only highlight individual accomplishments but also showcase the overall strength of the Ukrainian team, proving its competitiveness in the sport. Success at the European Championships could help boost the popularity of weightlifting in Ukraine and attract new talent to the discipline.
In addition to the remarkable achievements of Iryna Dombrovska and Kamila Konotop, the Ukrainian team showcased their strength across various disciplines at the championships. Notably, the wrestling team also made headlines by securing three bronze medals, with four female wrestlers advancing to the finals. For more details on their impressive performances, read about how the wrestling team fared at the event here.