Saman Razi

Samam Razi is an Iranian powerlifter. He won the bronze medal in the men's 107 kg event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics held in Tokyo, Japan.[1][2] A few months later, he also won the bronze medal in his event at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia.[3][4]

Saman Razi
Personal information
National teamIslamic Republic of Iran
BornMarch 24, 1986
Sport
SportParalympic powerlifting, Bench Press
Medal record
Men's Paralympic powerlifting
Representing  Iran
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2020 Tokyo107 kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Tbilisi 107 kg
Asian Para Games
Silver medal – second place2014 Incheon97 kg
Bronze medal – third place2018 Jakarta107 kg

He won silver with 222 kg at the Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai in February 2016.[5] He also ranked 4th in the men's 97 kg event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[6][7]

References
  1. Berkeley, Geoff (30 August 2021). "Powerlifter Pourmirzaei unveils image of late Rahman in emotional medal ceremony". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 30 August 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Powerlifting Results Book" (PDF). 2020 Summer Paralympics. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  3. "Tbilisi 2021: Legacy of Siamand Rahman lives on as Iran dominates heavyweight podiums". Paralympic.org. 5 December 2021. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  4. Morgan, Liam (5 December 2021). "Gharibshi and Aminzadeh claim debut golds on superb day for Iran at World Para Powerlifting Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 5 December 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Rivals exchange world records at Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai". www.insidethegames.biz. 18 February 2016. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  6. "IPC Powerlifting Asia Open Championships - (Powerlifting) Biography Overview : RAZI Saman". paralympic.org.
  7. "Para Powerlifting (Formerly IPC Powerlifting) News & Events".


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