Lasha Talakhadze Returns to World Weightlifting After Long Break

Lasha Talakhadze, three-time Olympic and seven-time world champion, will return to the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships after a break in his career. The event takes place in Ningbo, China, and his participation could affect the men's super-heavyweight competition.

Legendary Georgian weightlifter and 3-time Olympic champion Lasha Talakhadze will compete in the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China after a hiatus from her career.

According to Ambassador Arjan, the World Weightlifting Championships will be held in Ningbo, China from Tuesday, November 5, and the list of teams to participate in these competitions is being determined. The competition will serve as a selection event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and is of great importance to weightlifters. In fact, winning points and medals in these competitions is very important for weightlifters and participating countries and can play an important role on the way to the Olympics.

Armenian Sport News media reported that Lasha Talakhadze, the most proud weightlifter in the world, is participating in these competitions after a while away from the world of weightlifting and is looking to set a record.

Also, Varazdat Lalayan, the champion of the last two rounds of +109 and +110 kg, will also be present in this round. Gor Minassian, the Olympic, World and European silver medalist, will also compete in the men's super heavyweight category for the Bahrain team.

However, all eyes are on Lasha Talakhadze, the seven-time world champion and holder of 3 Olympic gold medals, who will participate in the world competition for the first time after the Paris Olympics.

In the super heavy category, Ali Davoudi and Alireza Yousefi are among the most important hopes of Iran to win a medal and they will have a difficult competition.