Tehran, IRNA – Olympic medalist Sajjad Anoushiravani has been elected as president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Weightlifting Federation (IRIWF).

IRIWF’s assembly appointed Anoushirvani as president on Monday after 52 out of 54 assembly members voted to support his presidency bid.  

The former Iranian weightlifter is a silver medalist of the 2012 Summer Olympics in men's +105 kg category.

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