Zurab Mskhaladze

Zurab Mskhaladze is a Georgian weightlifter competing in the men's under-23 85 kg category. At the 2026 European Junior & U23 Weightlifting Championships held in Durrës, Albania on October 17, he claimed three gold medals by winning the snatch, clean & jerk, and total in his division.

Mskhaladze lifted 162 kg in the snatch and 193 kg in the clean & jerk for a combined total of 355 kg. His main rivals included Armenia's Martin Poghosyan, who took silver with a total of 343 kg (153 + 190), and Romania's Mihaita Constantin Tanasoiu, who earned bronze with 341 kg (156 + 185).

These victories highlight Mskhaladze's advancement in the 85 kg class and represent a strong contribution to Georgia's success in international weightlifting competitions in 2026.