Publish Date: 9 May 2021 - 16:39

IPC praises Iranian weightlifter's performance in World Cup

Tehran, May 9, IRNA – International Paralympic Committee in a report hailed the performance of Iranian weightlifter Roohallah Rostami in World Cup.

Iranian Roohallah Rostami stole the spotlight at the season’s third World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, as he lifted 241kg to break the men’s up to 80kg world record on Friday (7 May), the official website of the IPC reported.

Some 6 athletes took part in the competition in Thailand.

Iranian weightlifters bagged 5 gold and one silver medals in the Cup.

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