Iran's Olad Wins Gold at 2023 Para Athletics World Championships


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mehdi Olad of Iran claimed a gold medal at the Paris 2023 Para Athletics World Championships on Thursday.

He came first at the Men's Shot Put F11 Final with a throw of 13.79 meters.

The silver medal went to Brazilian athlete Alessandro Da Silva with 13.43 meters and Alvaro del Amo Cano from Spain claimed the bronze with 12.81 meters.

Iranian shot putter Rashid Masjedi and long jumper Amir Khosravani had previously won a gold and a silver medal respectively.