Powerlifting ER Doctor is ready for the World Championships

Khashayar Farzam - Powerlifting — Khashayar Farzam is ready to win Powerlifing Gold for Canada.

Posted April 21, 2024 10:45 am.

Last Updated April 21, 2024 10:46 am.

Kitchener’s Khashayar Farzam has won over 30 medals provincially and nationally in Powerlifting.

Khashayar will be taking a brief pause from his medical practice to compete for Canada next month at the Worlds in Austin, Texas

Khashayar Farzam – Powerlifting

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