Arash Mirbagheri is Iran’s only rider in the track cycling events in Nagoya and is seen as the country’s hope of ending its years-long medal drought in the discipline. According to Mehr, he is competing despite Iran not having a single standard velodrome.
Arash Mirbagheri, Iran’s Only Track Cycling Representative in Nagoya
Arash Mirbagheri will compete as Iran’s sole representative in track cycling in Nagoya, hoping to end the country’s years-long medal drought in the discipline.
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