Why it matters:
Iran’s victory highlights the country’s growing strength and consistency in international weightlifting, boosting national pride and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
The big picture:
This championship win is a major achievement for Iran, coming eight years after their first team title in 2017. It reflects sustained investment in sports development and training programs amid intense global competition.
Iranian weightlifters Alireza Moeini, Ali Aalipour, and Alireza Nasiri delivered outstanding performances, breaking records and winning medals that were crucial to the team’s success.
Key points:
- Iran scored 388 points to top the team rankings at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships in Førde, Norway.
- Alireza Moeini set a world record in the 94 kg category snatch with a lift of 182 kg, claiming the gold medal.
- Ali Aalipour earned silver in the same weight category with a 174 kg snatch.
- Alireza Nasiri broke junior world records in the 110 kg category and earned two silver medals.
- This marks Iran’s second team world title, the first having been won in 2017 in the USA.
- In the super heavyweight category (+110 kg), Iranian lifters Ali Davoodi and Ayat Sharifi put in strong performances.
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