TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani has extended congratulations on victory of Iranian weightlifters at 2017 Asian Weightlifting Championships.

In a message, the Iranian President acclaimed success of national weightlifting team in winning the title at the prestigious continental sports event and described the achievement as a sign of competence and hope held by the country’s youth for conquering peaks of glory and building better tomorrows.

He saluted the Iranian nation on the triumph and appreciated efforts of coaches as well as champions.

Rouhani further wished further success for brave athletes of the country voicing hope that, in the light of faith and perseverance, Iran’s talented youth will win more notable attainments in various international arenas.

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