Head of Iran Weightlifting Federation Ali Moradi sees a bright future for the country’s young weightlifters.

Iran claimed the title of the 2017 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Junior World Championships in Tokyo, Japan on Friday for the second year in a row.

“There are no doubts we have a bright future ahead as our youngsters will grow up. I am sure the young weightlifters could earn colorful medals in the future with the support of Iran’s sports officials,” Moradi said.

“We have so much work ahead of us since Iran will participate at the 2017 World Weightlifting Championships and 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo as well. Our young weightlifters could shine in the upcoming prestigious events,” he added.

“Our weightlifters did their best in the competition and made the Iranian people happy,” Moradi concluded.

Iran won the title with 423 points. Host Japan finished in second place with 394 points and China came third with 391 points.

Iran’s Reza Beiralvand won a gold medal in the 105kg while Rahman Ourameh claimed a bronze in the 94kg in the event.