Unexpected Mid-Prep Spark: Suharevs Hits 190 kg Clean & Jerk Ahead of IWF Worlds 2025

Brief Overview: The Countdown to IWF Worlds 2025

The Weightlifting World Championships 2025 are fast approaching. As athletes fine-tune every aspect of their preparation – from technical lifts to mental toughness – the competition promises to deliver high drama across all weight categories.

National teams, coaches, and media, including Torokhtiy Weightlifting Media, are poised to bring fans every moment from warm-ups to podium finishes.

Athlete Profile: Ritvars Suharevs

Latvian standout Ritvars Suharevs (born January 11, 1999 in Dobele) has steadily made waves in the men’s 81 kg and more recently 73 kg categories. A former Junior World Champion, he has set personal bests of 162 kg in snatch and 192 kg in clean & jerk back in 2019.

Despite a shoulder setback during the 2024 Paris Olympics that forced him to withdraw, Suharevs bounced back with podium finishes at the European level, notably earning medals with totals around 331 kg.

The 190 kg Clean & Jerk in Germany: A Personal Milestone

In his first international competition abroad this year, held in Germany, Suharevs delivered a massive 190 kg clean & jerk – a lift he himself described as the most important of his year so far. In his own words:

“After my injury, this is the most important lift of the year – still need to drop a few kilos to fit into the 79 kg category, but the progress is clear. The last time I lifted over 190 kg abroad was at the 2021 Olympics, so this result really motivates me to keep working and aim even higher!”

That message, paired with the lift itself, signals a bold return. After the setback in Paris, Suharevs is showing the weightlifting community that he’s back, healthy, and ready to contend again. His trajectory suggests he could peak perfectly for the IWF Worlds 2025.

What to Expect in His Category: Rivals and Stakes

In the men’s 79 kg division, Suharevs will face stiff competition from lifters who have consistently delivered high snatch and clean & jerk totals in international meets.

Although specific rivals for Worlds 2025 are yet to be confirmed, keep an eye on dominant figures from China, Turkey and other leading national teams – they have a track record of setting world-class numbers in both lifts.

If Suharevs continues building and stabilizing his clean & jerk around 190 kg – and pairs it with a strong snatch in the 150-156 kg range – he could well challenge podium positions. His recovery, technical consistency, and mental resilience are factors that may determine whether he aims for medal contention or secures a strong finish.

Final Thoughts

With that 190 kg clean & jerk after the setback in Paris, Suharevs is sending a bold message: he’s back, he’s healthy, and he’s ready to contend. If his training trajectory holds, this could be the moment he re-establishes himself among the elite.

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