Moldovan athlete Sergey Chekir finished eighth at the European Weightlifting Championships that are held in Split, Croatia. He lifted a total of 303 kg - 140 kg in snatch and 163 kg in clean and jerk, IPN reports.

France’s Bernardin Matam became champion in the 69 kg class with the result of 320 kg. In the Rio Olympics, Chekir ranked sixth.

At the European Championships in Croatia, Moldova will also be represented by Andrei Barca, Alexandru Spac and Natalia Prishchepa. Earlier, Iurie Dudoglo won the title of European vice champion in the 56 kg class.