Alihosseini Resigns as Coach of Iran Weightlifting Team


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Saeid Alihosseini announced his withdrawal from Iran weightlifting national team coach on Sunday.

The 2017 World Championships silver medalist had replaced Mohammad Hossein Barkhah in June on a three-year contract but stepped down from his role.

Alihosseini led Team Melli in the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games and 2022 World Weightlifting Championships.

Iran will participate in the 2023 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jinju, South Korea.