Discus Throwers Win Three Medals in 2022 Asian Para Games


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Alireza Mokhtari, Asadollah Azimi and Rashid Masjedi won three medals in the in the Men's Discus Throw-F53 Final of the 2022 Asian Para Games on Monday.

Mokhtari claimed the gold with a throw of 22.38 meters, followed by Azimi (21.57) and Masjedi (20.71).

As the Asian Para Games returns to China for the second time following Guangzhou in 2010, nearly 3,100 athletes from 44 countries and regions are taking part across 22 sports and 564 events at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, which runs through Oct 28.