Iran’s Shot Putter Javanmardi Bags Bronze in Paralympics


TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Aliasghar Javanmardi of Iran claimed a bronze medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games on Thursday.

He came third in the men’s shot put -F35 class- with a throw of 15.84 meters.

Uzbekistan’s Khusniddin Norbekov claimed the gold medal with 16.82 and silver medal was won by Argentine Hernan Emanuel Urra with 16.11.

Athletics in the 2024 Summer Paralympics take place at Stade de France in Paris.

Iran has sent 65 athletes in 10 sports to the Games.