Iran's Karimi Wins Historic Bronze at 2026 Asian Games
Weightlifter Reyhaneh Karimi claimed bronze in the women's 77kg category at the Nagoya Asian Games.
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Iranian weightlifter Reyhaneh Karimi won the bronze medal in the women's 77kg category at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, according to Iran's Mehr News.
Karimi recorded a snatch lift of 107kg and a clean and jerk of 136kg, for a combined total of 243kg, securing the podium finish in a competitive field.
The result was described by Iranian media as historic for Karimi, adding to Iran's medal tally at the continental multi-sport event. Weightlifting has traditionally been a strong discipline for Iranian athletes at regional and international competitions.
Further details on the full results and standings in the women's 77kg category, including the gold and silver medalists, were not included in the available report.
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- Iran’s Karimi snatches historic bronze at 2026 Asian Games — Mehr News (Iran)
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