Majlis speaker congratulates weightlifters on championship

“The gallant athletes of the Islamic Republic made their fellow-countrymen happy to win over other competitors with their fierce determination and muscle flexing,” said Larijani in a message.

'I hope we will always see more of our youth success in all realms,' he also said.

The Asian Weightlifting Cup started on April 23 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and wrapped up on Saturday.

Iran ranked first in the competitions while China and Uzbekistan stood on the second and third places respectively.

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