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The grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic has congratulated the Iranian national youth weightlifting team on their remarkable victory at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships in Egypt
He praised the athletes for their determination, talent, and spirit of perseverance that brought pride to the nation.
The text of congratulatory message by Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Khomeini's message comes following
In the name of the God the Almighty
The victory of Iranian national youth weightlifting team in the world championship is a source of pride and pleasure for the entire Iranian nation and another honor in our country's record of championship in the field of sports.
The victory and success, accomplished by winning numerous medals, demonstrates the perseverance and strong determination of the Iranian youth and the systematic planning by the country the country's sports management.
Elsewhere in the message, Seyyed Hassan Khomeini congratulated the sports community, especially the members of the National Youth National Team and the team's technical staff.
He continued them wish them continued success in all fields.
The decisive performances came in the super‑heavyweight category (+110 kg), where Iranian lifters delivered a dominant showing by claiming both first and second place.