Nov 8, 2013, 8:19 AM

Iran finishes 1st at Powerlifting Asian Open cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 8 (MNA) – Iranian physically-challenged weightlifters have reigned supreme at the 2013 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Powerlifting Asian Open Championships in Malaysia, and stood on top of the podium.

Iranian weightlifters won four gold medals, two silver and two bronze to crown first at Powerlifting Asian Open cup 2013 in Malaysia


Around 200 athletes from 30 countries took part in the 2013 IPC Powerlifting Asian Open Championships, which opened in Kuala Lumpur on November 3 and wrapped up on November 7.

The athletes participated in the championships to achieve the Minimum Qualifying Standard (MQS) for the 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships, which will take place in the United Arab Emirates from April 5 to 11 next year.

 

Source: Press TV

MNA

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