Shot Putter Hamed Amiri Takes Gold at Asian Para Games
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Shot Putter Hamed Amiri of Iran won a gold medal in the 2018 Asian Para Games on Thursday.
He claimed a gold at the Men's Shot Put F54/55 with a throw of 11.32m.
Jalil Bagheri also from Iran seized a silver, throwing 10.67m.
Chand Tek Chand from India snatched the bronze with 8.85m.
About 3,000 athletes with disabilities from a record 43 countries and territories are taking part in the games that opened in the Indonesian capital on Saturday.
The Asian Para Games will run through October 13.