Shot Putter Saberi Wins Silver at 2023 Asian Athletics C’ships


TEHRAN (Tasnim)– Iranian shot putter Mehdi Saberi claimed a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships on Friday.

He secured the silver medal with a throw of 19.98 meters.

India shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor defended his title with a throw of 20.23 meters.

Kazakhstan's Ivan Ivanov claimed the bronze with 19.87m.

The 25th edition of the Asian Athletics Championships is being held from July12 to 16 July in Bangkok, Thailand.

The competition serves as a qualification stage for athletes hoping to participate at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.