Iranians win gold and silver at UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup

Saturday, January 24, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Mohammadreza Safdarian and Mohsen Beheshti Rad of Iran won gold and silver medals at the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup.

Iranians win gold and silver at UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup

According to SAEDNEWS, Safdarian finished in first place in the men’s speed with a time of 8.60 seconds, according to Tehran Times.

Beheshti Rad came second with 9.06 and the bronze medal went to Florian Gantner (Lie) with 9.14.

The 2026 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup was held in Saas-Fee, Switzerland from Jan. 22 to 24.