TEHRAN – Iranian diving athlete Sam Vazhir has made history by winning a bronze medal in the men’s 3-meter springboard event at the 11th Asian Diving Championship held in China.
Vazhir won the bronze medal, finishing in third place in the 3-meter springboard diving event.
The host country’s divers took the first and second positions.
Earlier in the tournament, Vazhir also secured a bronze medal in the one-meter springboard event, marking a historic moment as it was the first individual diving medal ever won by an Iranian athlete at the Asian Championships.
Additionally, Vazhir and Kiyomars Aslani achieved third place and won a bronze medal in the 3-meter synchronized diving competition.
The 11th Asian Diving Championship was held in Jiangmen, China, from October 24-27.