TEHRAN – Iranian athletes continue to win more medals at the Fourth Asian Para Games in the Chinese city of Hangzhou.
The Iranian sports para-athletes have so far grabbed 43 medals, including 16 golds, 17 silvers, and 10 bronzes, in various sports categories.
Para shooters Faezeh Ahmadi and Sareh Javanmardi seized a gold and silver medal respectively in the event on Tuesday.
Ahmadi won the gold medal with 236.2 points in the P2 - Women’s 10m Air Pistol SH1.
Javanmardi came second with 233.0 points and the bronze medal went to Indian Rubina Francis with 211.0 points.
Ali Pirouj clinched a gold medal in the Men’s Javelin F13 of the 2022 Asian Para Games with a 63.73-meter throw. Sajjad Nikparast grabbed a silver in the same contest with 62.92 meters throw.
Amir Khosravani of Iran’s para-athletic team won a silver medal in the Men’s T12 Long Jump, setting a record of 7.19 meters.
Para cyclist Muhammad Dalir bagged a bronze medal in Men’s Class B of the Fourth Asian Para Games.
Around 3,100 athletes from 44 countries and regions are competing in 22 sports and 564 events at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games in China from October 22 to 28.
A total of 128 male athletes represent Iran in 16 events and 82 female athletes compete in 11 events.
Iran’s slogan in the 2022 Asian Para Games is “Faith, Iran, Honor” and the name of the delegation is “Children of Iran”.
As the Asian Para Games returns to China for the second time following Guangzhou in 2010, nearly 3,100 athletes from 44 countries and regions are taking part across 22 sports and 564 events at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, which runs through Oct 28.