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At the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships, an Iranian weightlifter raised a sign accusing war crimes in Minab, sparking global attention. The act has drawn scrutiny from sports authorities and human rights groups.
Iranian weightlifter Yousefi won gold and set a new world record in the snatch at the 2024 Asian Weightlifting Championships. He lifted 185 kg in the snatch, breaking the previous record of 184 kg. This victory marks Iran's first gold in the men's 81kg category since 2018.
A young weightlifter, called the 'strongest in the world in the youth category,' won three gold medals at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships. The sweep included gold in snatch, clean and jerk, and total. The athlete dedicated the medals to family and fans while looking ahead to future improvement.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the national youth weightlifting team for their outstanding achievements in recent international competitions, emphasizing the importance of sports for young people. He praised coaches and athletes while pledging continued government support for youth sports development. The team's medal haul at Asian and world championships reflects Iran's growing stature in international weightlifting.
