Behdad Salimi Suffers Torn ACL, Out for 4 Months
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s super heavyweight weightlifter Behdad Salimi suffered a left knee injury after Monday's practice.
Earlier, it has been announced that the 2012 Olympic gold medallist has missed the 2015 World Weightlifting Championship scheduled for November 20-28 in Houston, Texas.
Salimi underwent an MRI on Tuesday and it showed the extent of the damage.
“I should have surgery since I have suffered a torn ACL. I will return to the field after four months,” Salimi said.
Saeid Mohammadpour has already missed the competition with an elbow injury.
Behdad Salimi Suffers Torn ACL, Out for Four Months
Behdad Salimi Suffers Torn ACL, Out for Four Months
