Luis Lauret wins silver at World Weightlifting Championships

Romanian weightlifter Luis Lauret secured a silver medal in the snatch discipline at the World Weightlifting Championships held in Ningbo, China. Competing in the 110 kilogram category, Lauret successfully lifted 194 kilograms to claim second place.

In the clean and jerk discipline, Lauret lifted 222 kilograms, finishing seventh. His total lift of 416 kilograms placed him fourth overall, just one kilogram shy of a podium finish in the total category. This performance represents an improvement over his 414 kilogram total at the European Championships in Batumi.

The Ningbo championships serve as the first qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. While this result does not guarantee Olympic qualification, it marks a significant step in the qualification process. Lauret, who represents Clubul Sportiv Olimpia București, is a naturalized citizen of Romania.