Para-athletics

Iran Para shooter Javanmardi to vie in 2028 Paralympic Games

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Four-time Paralympic gold medalist Sareh Javanmardi has announced her intention to compete in 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Previously, she had indicated that she would retire from the sport after the 2024 Paralympics.

Sports min. appointed head of Iran’s Paralympic movement

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Youth and Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali has been appointed as the head of Iran’s Paralympic movement.

Samimi named Iran Paralympic committee Secretary General

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Hamidali Samimi was appointed as Secretary General of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) on Sunday.

Iran aims top 10 at 2028 Paralympics: Karegari

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Ghafour Karegari says that their delegation aims to be among top 10 in the 2028 Paralympic Games.

Iran records best-ever Paralympics Games with 26 medals

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian para-athletes shone in Paris Paralympics with a record haul of 26 medals.

Javelin thrower Pirouj wins silver at 2024 Paralympic Games

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Ali Pirouj of Iran claimed a silver medal at the men’s javelin throw – F13 of the 2024 Paralympic Games on Thursday.

Iran's Mokhtari wins bronze in shot put in Paris Paralympics

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Shot putter Alireza Mokhtari claimed Iran’s eighth medal at 2024 Paris Paralympic Games and won bronze medal for his country.

Iran's Javanmardi clinches gold in women’s 10 air pistol

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Sareh Javanmardi from Iran has bagged a gold in women’s 10 air pistol SH1 at the Paris Paralympics 2024.

Pezeshkian felicitates Rahimi on shining at Paralympic Games

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Zahra Rahimi on winning the first medal for the country at the Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris.

Iran Paralympic team parades in Paris

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran Paralympic team paraded in the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games on Wednesday night.

Iran’s Alipour donates gold medal to martyred President

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian Para Athletics champion Amir-Hossein Alipour has donated his gold medal at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships to martyred President Ebrahim Raeisi.

Iran Para taekwondo team win Asian championships

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The Iranian para taekwondo team clinched 4 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in the men's and women's divisions to become the Asian Para Taekwondo Championships in Asia.

Iran team grabs 3 medals at Changwon 2024 World para shooting

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) –  Iran has won three medals, one gold, one silver, and one silver, at the Changwon 2024 Changwon 2024 WSPS World Cup.

Iran para-athletes finish Dubai c'ships with 7 medals

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian para-athletes finished the Dubai 2024 Grand Prix – Fazza International Athletics Championships with 7 colorful medals.

Iran’s men’s wheelchair basketball wins Best Team Performance

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s wheelchair basketball team was chosen for the Best Team Performance at the Asian Paralympic Committee's award ceremony in Riyadh on Saturday.

Iran’s para shooter javanmardi among 2023 best female athlete

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Sareh Javanmardi of Iran has been nominated for the 2023 Best Female Athlete.

Iran’s athlete Zare wins gold at Hangzhou 2022

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Alireza Zare won a gold medal in the Men's 200m-T35 of the 2022 Asian Para Games on Wednesday.

Iranian discus throwers collect three medals: Asian Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian discus throwers Alireza Mokhtari, Asadollah Azimi and Rashid Masjedi claimed three medals in the 2022 Asian Para Games on Monday.

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Iran wins silver at 4 × 100 meters relay competition

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian athlete Reza Hatami snatched a silver medal at 4 × 100 meters relay competition in Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games on Monday.

Iran’s flag raised at 2022 Asian Para Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s flag was flown on Friday at the athletes' village in Hangzhou, China to mark the official participation of the country’s sports delegation in the Games.

Iran para-Karate team wins Asian championships

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian team won the title of the 2nd Asian Para-Karate Championship which was held in Maleka, Malaysia.

Iran para-athletes finish Paris c'ships with 12 medals

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian para-athletes finished the Paris 2023 Para Athletics World Championships with winning 12 medals and earning 16 paralympics spots.

Khosravi takes Iran’s eighth medal at Paris 23 Worlds

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Yasin Khosravi won the gold medal at the Paris 2023 Para Athletics World Championships on Sunday.

Iran's Khosravani wins silver at World Para Athletics C'ships

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.

Iran's Masjedi snatches gold at World Para Athletics C'ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Rashid Masjedi snatched gold at F53 - men's shot put 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in France, securing a Paris 2024 Paralympic quota for Iran.

Iran beat India at 2023 ParaVolley Asia C'ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian national men's sitting volleyball team beat India in the opening match at 2023 ParaVolley Asia Oceania Zone Championships.

Iran sportsman snatches gold at Dubai 2023 GP

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s shot put thrower has ranked first at the Fazza International Competition.

Iran athletes get 3 medals at Dubai 2023 GP

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s sportsmen have seized three medals at the Fazza International Competition underway in Dubai.