TEHRAN – Iran’s para-archery national team has won the bronze medal at the t 2026 Hyundai World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad, India.
Iran’s women managed to win the team section against an opponent from Indonesia on Tuesday.
The Iranian team, consisting of Somayeh Rahimi and Mohaddeseh Babahabib, defeated Indonesia 6-2 and won the bronze medal in the tournament by finishing in third place.
Earlier on Saturday, Rio 2016 Paralympic Champion Gholamreza Rahimi equalled his career best of 647 to top the recurve men’s qualification at the third stage of the 2026 Hyundai World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad, India,.
The former world number one produced one of his best qualification scores since 2023, when he won the individual and doubles gold medals at the continental event at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games. Rahimi (646), alongside Mohammad Reza Arab Ameri (667), also set a new world record during qualification in Hangzhou.
The 48-year-old Iranian’s consistency paid off – his round featured a stronger final 36 arrows, including 10 of his 18 tens and five of his six Xs, with the X-ring being the central zone within the 10-ring used to break ties in qualification.
Rahimi finished six points ahead of Bangkok 2025 Asia Para Cup winner Kholidin of Indonesia, who scored 641 after the 72-arrow 70-metre qualification round.