Nasiri, Paydar among Impressive Newcomers in Weightlifting: IWF
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has introduced two Iranian weightlifters, Alireza Nasiri and Arya Paydar, among the impressive newcomers at the 2023 World Junior Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Gold medalist Nasiri performed so well on his debut at 96kg that he featured in the top six individual performers in the IWF Robi points rankings.
Ariya Paydar, who was beaten by Mykyta Rubanovskyi’s last lift at 109kg, was another impressive newcomer for Iran, whose team hit top form in the heavier men’s categories.
Many of the medalists are 20 and will now compete only as seniors, but there were plenty of youth lifters, 17 or younger, on the podium too.
