The Iranian Wushu Federation announced the news on Monday, noting that Lashgari has been a member of the committee for some eight years.
Lashgari was also appointed as head of Wushu Federation of Asia’s medical committee last year.
He is a renowned figure in Iran’s medial sport and has led the medical sector of the Iranian federation for many years.
Iran has turned into a powerhouse in wushu during recent years and as a result, representatives of the country are gradually taking important seats in international bodies governing this martial art.
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