The championships, the first qualifying event on the road to the 2026 Los Angeles Olympics, began on October 27 and concluded on November 8 with the super-heavyweight competition.
Ali Davoudi opened Iran’s campaign by lifting 206 kilograms in the snatch, earning bronze, while Yousefi placed fourth with 195 kilograms.
Yousefi then made his mark in the clean and jerk. After successfully lifting 253 kilograms in his first attempt, he failed to register 258 kilograms in his second. He succeeded with 263 kilograms in his final attempt, setting a world record and taking gold. His total of 458 kilograms earned him overall silver.
Davoudi lifted 246 kilograms in the clean and jerk but failed twice at 261 kilograms, finishing with 452 kilograms.
Iraq’s Ali Ammar won the overall title with 466 kilograms, while Armenia’s Varazdat Lalayan took bronze with 457 kilograms. Ammar also won snatch gold, while Lalayan secured snatch silver.
