Abdelrahman Younes Shatters World Record, Secures Three Medals at World Weightlifting Championships

Egyptian weightlifter Abdelrahman Younes has achieved remarkable success at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China, securing three medals and setting a new world record. The Egyptian Youth and Sports Minister, Gohar Nabil, extended his congratulations on Monday, November 2, 2026, to Younes for his outstanding performance.

Younes clinched the gold medal in the men's 85kg total category with an impressive combined lift of 390kg, thereby establishing a new world record. He also earned a silver medal in the snatch event with a lift of 177kg and a bronze medal in the clean and jerk with 213kg. These championships are significant as they contribute to the qualification process for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Minister Nabil lauded Younes's achievements, stating that they are a testament to persistent effort and dedication, which have propelled the Egyptian athlete to global recognition. The minister also extended his appreciation to Younes’s support teams, including the coaching, medical, and administrative staff, acknowledging their crucial role in his preparation and competitive success. Congratulations were also conveyed to the Egyptian Weightlifting Federation, led by Mohamed Abdel Maqsoud.

“What Abdelrahman Younes, our world champion, has achieved is a source of pride and joy for all Egyptians,” Nabil remarked, expressing his best wishes for Younes's future competitions.