"Our brave young athletes, with their vigorous shining in the World Weightlifting Championship competition in Fiji, for the fourth consecutive year, ranked first in the world, hoisted the flag of our country before the eyes of the world and created another honor," President Rouhani underscored in his message.

"I am congratulating this valuable victory to the heroic people of Iran and I appreciate the valuable efforts of all coaches and practitioners of the national weightlifting team, especially athletes. I hope to witness the continuation of success of the dear youth in other global competitions.”

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