Iran’s Gharibshahi breaks para powerlifting world record

On the fifth day of the competition on Thursday, Gharibshahi successfully lifted 252 kg in his first attempt. He then broke the world record by lifting 255 kg in his second attempt, securing the gold medal. He failed to lift 260 kg in his third attempt but maintained his lead to claim the title.

The Iranian team, coached by Hossein Tavakoli and Ahmad Mollahosseini, also includes Hassan Pashapour, Alireza Izadi, Mohsen Bakhtiar, Amir Jafari, Ruhollah Rostami, Saeed Eskandarzadeh, Ali Asghar Abaroghi, Mobin Mohammadi, Mehdi Sayyadi, and Ahmad Aminzadeh.

MNA