It was reported in Tehran that javelin thrower Yasin Hosravi won the gold medal in the javelin throw competition at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Following the second day of the paraathletics competitions at the V Asian Para Games, Hosravi won gold in the men's F57 javelin throw class.
The Iranian athlete threw the implement to a distance of 15.25 meters, which earned him the gold medal. His performance also set a new record for the Asian Para Games, surpassing the previous record held by a Chinese athlete.
Haider Salah from Saudi Arabia won the silver medal, throwing the implement 14.97 meters. Khotako Hotodze from India received the bronze medal with a result of 14.65 meters.