Fuad Hasanov

Fuad Hasanov is an Azerbaijani weightlifter competing in the Men's U23 70 kg category. At the 2026 European Junior & U23 Weightlifting Championships held on 15 October in Durrës, Albania, Hasanov won the silver medal in his division, achieving a total lift of 296 kg — comprising 134 kg in the Snatch and 162 kg in the Clean & Jerk.

The gold medal in this category went to Turkey's Engin Kara, who totaled 301 kg with 137 kg in the Snatch and 164 kg in the Clean & Jerk. Ukraine's Mark Lievanzov secured bronze with 295 kg (128 + 167 kg), narrowly surpassing Georgia's Manuchar Kipshidze by one kilogram.

Hasanov's performance reflects a high technical and strength level, placing him as a leading competitor in his age group and weight category at the European level, only behind Kara in total lifted weight at this championship.