Sohrab Moradi wins Iran’s 2nd Gold Medal in the Olympics

Iran won its second gold medal in two days as Sohrab Moradi was victorious in the men’s 94-kilogram weightlifting.

Moradi’s first lift in the clean and jerk was enough for gold, hoisting 221 kilograms, which combined with his 182 in the snatch for a total of 403 on Saturday.

There was silver for Belarusian Vadzim Straltsou on 395 and bronze for Lithuania’s Aurimas Didzbailis on 392.

Yesterday , Iran medal account was opened by Kianoush Rostami  who won gold in the Weightlifting Men’s 85 Kg category.  Iran still has a chance of winning another medal in Weightlifting when Behdad Salimi , winner of London Olympics 2012 will take stage and battle for his second consecutive Olympics Title.