TEHRAN - Ali Olfatnia won silver in his first major long jump competition at the Para Asian Games 2026, leaping 13 meters and a score of 896 points. 
The Iranian high jump star was too good in his maiden outing as a long jumper and won silver medal.
During the T37/T38 class long jump event, Iranian national team athlete Ali Olfatnia competed against rivals from Malaysia, India, China, and Uzbekistan.
Athletes from China and Uzbekistan also secured spots among the top three.