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Friday, 7 May 2021
Hosts Thailand maintained a narrow overall lead in their first home World Para Powerlifting World Cup after a second day of competition in Bangkok highlighted by a world record from Iran’s Roohallah Rostami.
The reigning world champion managed an effort of 241 kilograms in winning the men’s under-80kg title in the final competition of the day.
Silver went to Georgia’s Ahmad Razm Azar and bronze to home lifter Chinnaphop Khamdan.
That was one of six medals won on the day by the home nation, including one gold from Kamolpan Kraratpet in the women’s under-45kg class ahead of compatriot Nattathida Suchatpong.
Bangkok ready to host first World Para Powerlifting World Cup 05/05/21
Bangkok will host its first World Para Powerlifting World Cup from Thursday to Saturday (6 to 8 May). It will be the third World Cup of the season after Bogota, Colombia and Manchester, Great Britain in March.
The capital and most populous city of Thailand will be home to 54 athletes from nine countries from Africa, Asia and Europe.
DAY ONE
Two sessions and four categories are scheduled for the first day of competition. It will be an all-male competition with the men’s up to 49kg, up to 54kg, up to 59kg & up to 65kg on stage.