In the women’s events, Atefeh Salmani won gold in the 40–57kg category with a combined lift of 100 kilograms. Fatemeh Samadi also claimed gold, topping the 40–69kg category with a total of 108 kilograms, while compatriot Parvin Khedmati took silver with 91 kilograms.
Zakieh Rahimi secured another gold medal in the women’s 45–77kg category, recording a combined lift of 82 kilograms. Sara Maerefat won gold in the 50–69kg category with 91 kilograms, while Zohreh Yaghobi Tajani claimed the top spot in the 50–77kg category with a total of 81 kilograms.
Mahboubeh Mahmoudi Zad Azari completed the women’s team’s gold-medal haul by winning the 55–57kg category with a combined lift of 47 kilograms.
Iran also celebrated success in the men’s competition, where Mohammad Ziaei Nejad captured gold, further strengthening the country’s medal standing at the international event.
The Iranian delegation’s results highlight its strong showing at the championships, which bring together experienced weightlifters from across Asia and beyond.
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