Iran Press/ Asia: The Asian Arm Wrestling Championships kicked off in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Friday (August 20th) with 12 teams and 500 athletes.
In the women's section, Iran had four representatives today, and Maryam Mehranfard, in the weight categories of 70 kg, grabbed the gold medals in both left and right hands.
Mahrokh Sadat Ahmadpanah, in the weight categories of 80 kg, snatched the gold medal in both the right and left hands.
In +80 kg and the right hand, Sonia Amir Shaghaghi won the silver medal, and Roya Mahboudi bagged the bronze.
Roya Mahboudi also won a silver medal in her left hand, and Sonia Amirshaghaghi won bronze.
The Iranian women's arm wrestling team has been sent to the Asian Championships for the first time.
The tournament will last until August 25.
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