Iran’s Olfati wins historic gold at Asian Gymnastics Championships

Iranian gymnast Mehdi Olfati claimed a historic gold medal in the vault final at the Asian Gymnastics Championships, scoring 14.500 and outperforming Olympic and world champions from China and the Philippines.

This marks the first-ever gold medal for Iran in the history of the Asian Gymnastics Championships, signaling a major breakthrough for the country’s presence in the sport at the continental level.

Olfati, already known for his silver medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou and for securing an Olympic berth through the qualification rounds, has now further cemented his status as one of Iran’s most decorated and groundbreaking athletes in gymnastics.

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