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Three lifters awarded with Olympic Medals

An Awarding Ceremony was held in Ashgabat, to accolade three lifters with Olympic Medals from 2012 London and 2016 Rio.

GULNOI Siripuch (THA), who competed under the name of GULNOI Rattikan at the time, received the Bronze Medal for her performance in the women’s 58kg bodyweight category in London, 2012.

MOHAMMADPOURKARKARAGH Saeid (IRI) was also awarded a London Olympic Medal, forthcoming to the first place of the men’s 94kg bodyweight category.

A Bronz Medal in the men’s 85kg was given to ULANOV Denis (KAZ) for his result in Rio 2016.

Daniel Gyurta, IOC Member, Olympic Champion in swimming and Tamas Ajan, IWF President presented the medals to the athletes.

The Medals were reallocated due to disqualifications.