Big Snatch Boost: Djuraev Lifts 204 Kg Ahead Of IWF Worlds 2025

About The Athlete

Akbar Djuraev, a standout from Uzbekistan, is widely known for his Olympic gold and dominance in major international meets. He’s constantly pushing boundaries in both snatch and clean & jerk. Fans and analysts alike follow his training sessions closely. 

In a recent Instagram Reel, Djuraev was seen locking out a 204 kg snatch in training. That lift serves as more than just a gym highlight – it’s a signal that he’s in serious shape heading toward IWF Championships 2025.

Already this year, he clinched triple gold at the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships in the 109 kg category, showing composure and technique under pressure. That success bakes into expectations for the Worlds: many see him as a strong favorite, assuming he nails his lifts when it counts.

What To Expect In His Category At Worlds

Akbar Djuraev will not have an easy road in the 110 kg class at the Weightlifting World Championships 2025. Several big names are set to challenge him for gold:

• Ruslan Nurudinov (Uzbekistan) – the 2016 Olympic champion and Djuraev’s compatriot. His experience and power make him a constant threat if he finds form on the day.
• Simon Martirosyan (Armenia) – known for his massive clean & jerks and past World Championship titles, he remains one of the most dangerous rivals in the category.
• Garik Karapetyan (Armenia) – a rising star with technical precision, capable of surprising established champions when he hits his attempts.

With this lineup, the 110 kg session in Førde could be one of the most competitive of the entire IWF Worlds 2025. Djuraev’s 204 kg snatch in training shows he’s ready to push the limits, but on the platform, every attempt will matter against such decorated opponents.

Final Thoughts

Djuraev’s 204 kg snatch is more than a strong training day – it’s a message. He looks ready. But Worlds are rarely won in the gym; they are earned on the platform under the lights.

The margin between podium places is razor thin. Technique, nerves, attempt selection, even recovery and travel will matter. If Djuraev can convert what he shows now into competition lifts, he’ll be hard to beat. But rival athletes are also sharpening.

Upcoming Championship

With the Weightlifting World Championships 2025 coming up in Førde, Norway (2–11 October 2025), the weightlifting world is buzzing. Top lifters from over 100 nations will converge, chasing medals in snatch, clean & jerk, and total. The event promises some of the most intense competition yet under the post-Paris weight class resets. 

Athletes are deep in their preparation phase, and small signals of strength now are already shaping expectations. Among these, Akbar Djuraev has made headlines – and not just because of his past wins.

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