TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian long jumper Amir Khosravani won a silver medal at 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in France, securing a Paris 2024 Paralympic quota for Iran.

Khosravani won the medal at T-12  Final with a jump of 7.26 meters. 

Uzbekistan snatched the gold medal with a jump of 7.47 meters, and the Republic of Azerbaijan stood in third place with a jump of 7.11 meters.

Earlier on Tuesday, Rashid Masjedi snatched gold at F53 - men's shot put. 

The 10th edition of the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships is underway in Paris, France on July 8-17.

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