Iran powerlifter breaks world record, grabs gold in S. Korea

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian powerlifter Ali Akbar Gharibshahi in the weight category of 107 kg received a gold medal and broke the world record in the 2022 World Para Powerlifting Regional Championships in South Korea. Gharibshahi lifted a weight of 245 kg in the first step and promoted the world record for 2kg after lifting 253 kg weight. He received two gold medals and broke the world record. Meanwhile, Saman Razi in the weight category of 107kg snatched two silver medals and ranked second. Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish