Tunisian Ghofrane Ghrissa crowned U17 weightlifting world champion in Cali

Tunisian weightlifter Ghofrane Ghrissa has achieved a new international triumph, clinching the U17 World Championship title in the 77kg category. The competition took place in Cali, Colombia.

Ghrissa delivered a remarkable performance, securing three world medals: two gold and one bronze. This achievement solidifies her status as a major hope for Tunisian weightlifting.

In the snatch event, Ghrissa took first place with a lift of 90kg, earning her a gold medal. She then won a bronze medal in the clean and jerk, lifting 110kg. The young athlete concluded her participation by also winning the gold medal in the general classification with a total of 200kg, making her the world champion in her category.

This success adds to the achievements of Tunisian sports and signals the emergence of a new generation of athletes capable of competing at the highest international levels. The U17 World Championships in Cali also offer other young Tunisian talents a chance to measure themselves against the world elite. Hibat Allah Tebbini is also representing Tunisia in the over 77kg category.