Selahattin Altin

Selahattin Altin won the junior title in the men’s +110 kg category at the 2026 European Junior & U23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durrës, Albania, on October 18, 2026. He totaled 379 kg, with a 166 kg snatch and a 213 kg clean & jerk. This victory marked Turkey’s second title of the day at the championships. Georgia’s Givi Darsavelidze took silver with a total of 378 kg, while his teammate Irakli Vekua claimed bronze with 376 kg.

Altin’s performance was highlighted by winning the gold in the clean & jerk with 213 kg. This result reflects his strong standing among the top junior weightlifters in the superheavyweight division and contributes significantly to Turkey’s success at the event.