Iran's Siamand wins gold at World Para Powerlifting Championships

Siamand Rahman of Iran has won a gold medal at 2019 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan. The two-time Paralympics gold medalist lifted 265kg and won the gold medal of world championships for the third time.

THIRD WORLD TITLE for Siamand Rahman 🇮🇷🥇!!The strongest guy on earth did not disappoint in Nur Sultan! World champion again in the men's over 107kg with a 265kg lift.😎 We can't wait to see you in @Tokyo2020, Siamand! #NurSultan2019 #ParaPowerlifting pic.twitter.com/Zpm3XOd2Mp

— Para Powerlifting (@Powerlifting) July 19, 2019

In his first attempt, Rahman lifted 250kg. Then he lifted 265kg in his second attempt. For his third attempt he offered to lift 280kg, but later refused to do so.

Iran has won three gold medals, three silvers, and one bronze in the world championship underway in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.

The tournament, which has been participated by 441 athletes from 78 countries, will come to an end on Saturday after the end of team competitions.

The IPC Powerlifting World Championships is an event organized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Competitors with a physical disability compete, and in a few events, athletes with an intellectual disability compete. First held in 1994, the competition is held every four years.