Behdad Salimi becomes coach of Iran weightlifting team

He won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games, Vatan News reported.

Salimi takes over from Navab Nasirshalal, who parted ways with the team in early January.

The 35-year-old coach will be assisted by Ali Jabbari in Team Melli.

Additionally, Sohrab Moradi, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist, has been named head coach of the youth and junior teams.

Elham Hosseini, Mina Osfouri, and Abrisham Arjemandkhah have been appointed as coaches for Iran’s women’s weightlifting team.

MNA