Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze finished 2016 with another title. Yesterday he participated in European U-23 Championship and won gold medal with new record in Eilat, Israel.

Lasha finished snatch with 205 kg. He lifted 235 kg in clean and jerk. Overall, he earned 440 kg and was 42 kg ahead of Anton Savchuk of Russia.

Georgia gained 22 medals at European Junior Championship in Israel.