Publish Date: 11 July 2023 - 11:10

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Amanolah Papi finished first at F57 - men's Javelin throw at the World Para Athletics Championships and secured a Paris 2024 Paralympic quota for Iran.

The 10th edition of the World Para Athletics Championships kicked off on July 8 in Paris, France.

Papi seized gold in the men's javelin throw F56, with a throw of 50.09 meters and breaking the world record.

Turkey and Uzbekistan stood second and third places respectively.

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