Tehran, IRNA – Iranian ice climber Mohsen Beheshti had won a gold medal in the Ice Climbing World Cup 2023 which is underway in Cheongsong, South Korea.

Beheshti ranked first in the speed category of the tournament which is held by the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA).  

Representatives from Romania and Mongolia finished second and third, respectively, in the category.

Iranian female ice climber Shabnam Asadi also finished fifth in her round of competition.

Mohammad Reza Safdarian, who had been selected for the final round of the lead category in the tournament, came out fourth.

The Iranian ice climbers are among 90 athletes from 17 countries competing in the global event.

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