Reigning Paralympic champion Ahmad
Aminzadeh lifts 260 kg for men's over 107 kg gold medal and ensures that the
legacy of late legend Siamand Rahman lives on in super heavyweight category.
Iran's Ahmad Aminzadeh extended his
dominance in the super-heavyweight category on the final day of individual
competitions at the Cairo 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships on Friday
(17 October).
Aminzadeh, the reigning Paralympic champion, clinched his
third world title with a 260 kg lift in his second round and finished nine
kilograms ahead of Gustavo Am Melo De Souza from Brazil in the men’s over 107
kg category.
The 34-year-old Iranian’s victory also ensured that the
legacy of the late legend Siamand Rahman lives on in the super heavyweight
category.
“After Paris 2024 Paralympics, I didn’t train much as I had
some pain in my chest. But I’m happy that I won the gold here. I will go back
Iran, work on my recovery and train harder,” said Aminzadeh who suffered an
injury in Paris 2024.
“This is the first time I attempted
to lift 270 kg, but it wasn’t meant to be here. I hope I can get it in the next
competition.”