Weightlifter Nicoleta Cojocaru has become European Under 15 champion at the age of only 13 in the 55kg weight class. She won gold in clean and jerk and silver in snatch, IPN reports.

At the European Championships held in Chisinau, Danu Secrieru (49 kg) won silver in the total, gold in snatch and silver in clean and jerk, while Dan Betca (55 kg) won silver in the total, bronze in snatch and gold in clean and jerk.

The European Weightlifting Championships that involve cadets and juniors are hosted by Moldova for the first time. The competition is held at the Chisinau Arena and will last until July 10, involving about 400 weightlifters from 38 countries.