Publish Date: 31 October 2017 - 14:42

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – For the first time ever, the Iranian capital played host to an international Roller Skiing tournament from October 29-30.

Sattar Seyed of Iran won the title at Men's SP 1 km F Final with a total of 272.41 points while his compatriot, Sahel Tir, won the gold medal in Ladies’ category of the same division.

On the opening day of the competitions also, Sattar Seyed had landed first in Men's SP 1 km F Final. The Ladies’ event saw Samaneh Beirami standing on top of the podium.

The sportive event was the first of its won to go on the calendar of the International Ski Federation (FIS) and, given its success, the international body is expected to offer more hosting opportunities to Iran.

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