Libyan Weightlifters Win 16 Medals at African and Arab Championships
Libyan weightlifters Abdulrahim Ezzeddine and Aws Mohamed Eshtaiwi won a total of 16 medals at the African and Arab Weightlifting Championships held in Mostaganem, Algeria. The results were reported on October 10, 2026.
Ezzeddine competed in the 65kg category, earning six medals: three silver medals at the African Championships and three bronze medals at the Arab Championships. His strong performance contributed significantly to Libya’s overall medal count in the events, which featured competitors from across Africa and the Arab region.
The six medals highlight Libya’s continued presence in international weightlifting as its athletes challenge regional and continental rivals.
Aws Eshtaiwi Claims 10 Medals, Including Three Golds
Aws Mohamed Eshtaiwi, competing in the 60kg category, collected 10 medals across multiple competition categories at both championships. His haul included three gold medals, one silver, and six bronze medals, making him one of Libya’s top performers at the event.
Together, Ezzeddine and Eshtaiwi secured three golds, four silvers, and nine bronzes, giving Libya podium finishes in both tournaments and strengthening the country’s profile in international weightlifting.
Details of the Championships in Algeria
The African and Arab Weightlifting Championships began on October 7 and will continue through October 13, 2026, in Mostaganem. Algeria’s official news agency reported that around 340 male and female weightlifters from 29 countries participated.
The competitions cover several age groups and weight classes, with athletes competing in snatch, clean and jerk, and combined total disciplines.
For Libya, the medals won by these two athletes offer positive momentum as the country’s weightlifters aim for further success in regional and continental contests. Their results also show that Libyan athletes can compete effectively across different weight and age divisions at international events.
