TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Ahmad Aminzadeh of Iran has claimed a gold medal at the 2023 Para Powerlifting World Championships.

Aminzadeh finished in first place with 255kg and another Iranian powerlifter Mehdi Sayyadi stood in second place with 246kg in the men's +107kg weight category.

Earlier, Ali Akbar Gharibshahi and Saman Razi won the gold and bronze medals respectively in the men's -107 kg category.

The 2023 World Para Powerlifting Championships is being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 22 to 30 August.

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