Rozbahani makes history with powerlifting silver at Nagoya 2026
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Rozbahani makes history with powerlifting silver at Nagoya 2026
TEHRAN - Iran’s Nikoo Rozbahani wrote her name into the record books at the Nagoya Asian Para Games, taking silver in the women’s over-86kg para powerlifting final.
It is the first medal ever won by an Iranian woman in the sport.
Rozbahani lifted 155kg to finish second.
China’s Zhu Wenjun claimed gold with 164kg, while Indonesia’s Elsa Dewi Saputri took the final podium spot with 130kg.
source: tehrantimes.com