Iran allows women weightlifters to compete internationally

Iran and Saudi Arabia are the biggest Islamic nations yet to compete in female weightlifting.

Samira Ouass (MAR) of Morocco competes in the Women's 75kg Rio 2016 Olympics Weightlifting Final

Samira Ouass (MAR) of Morocco competes in the Women's 75kg Rio 2016 Olympics Weightlifting Final

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ByREUTERS

NOVEMBER 24, 2017 00:29

Updated: NOVEMBER 24, 2017 01:51