to report «iusnews»; The world's powerlifting champion on the way to glory in Russia; Amir Shokrgozar will go to the world championships with the support of the private sector
Amir Shokrgozar, the bodybuilding champion and holder of Asian and world medals, is preparing to participate in the 2026 World Powerlifting Championships in Russia with full preparation and support from the private sector; Competitions that will be another opportunity to raise the flag of Iran and register a new honor in the sports career of this Shirazi athlete.
The 2026 World Powerlifting ,benchpress Championships and the selection of the 2027 Mr. Olympia Pro Las Vegas will be held on November 14 and 15 in Russia. This international event will be held with the participation of more than 1,200 athletes from 19 countries of the world, and the Iranian national team will also participate in these competitions with six athletes.
In the meantime, Amir Shokrgozar, the champion and medalist of the Asian and world competitions, will face international opponents in the power chest press as a representative of our country's In an interview with reporters, Shokrgozar said, referring to months of continuous efforts and training to be a strong presence in these competitions: For the past several months, I have been following specialized and heavy training with the aim of achieving the best performance and recording favorable records, and I hope to be able to record my best personal record in the Open and Master divisions.
He added: "My main goal is not only to participate in these competitions, but I am trying to raise the proud flag of Iran in the international arena by obtaining the best result and also to get the license to participate in the 2027 Mr. Olympia competition in Las Vegas."
Referring to the financial problems and the high costs of participating in international competitions, this sports champion stated: unfortunately, the athletes of the national team are faced with personal expenses to send to these competitions, and there is no institutional and organizational support according to the needs of the athletes; An issue that makes it difficult for many heroes to participate in world arenas.
Appreciating the support of the "Heft Khan" restaurant complex managed by Haj Hossein Hasanpour, one of the supporters of sports in Shiraz, he said: "Fortunately, with the support and companionship of this complex, the ground has been prepared for me to be sent to the World Championships in Russia." I hope that by winning a valuable medal and registering a result worthy of the name of Iran, I can respond to the love and trust of my supporters and the honorable people of Shiraz and our country.
In the end, Shokrgozar emphasized the necessity of targeted support for sports heroes and noted: Athletes who strive to raise the Iranian flag in the world fields with personal effort and continuous training, need more serious support. The attention of the authorities, sports institutions and the private sector can be the basis for the stronger presence of Iranian athletes and the continuation of their pride in the international arena
