Iranian athletes demonstrated impressive performance in the men's F11 discus throw category at the Asian Para Games 2026, held on Friday. They secured all three podium spots, showcasing the country's strength in paraathletics.
Mahdi Olad led the Iranian trio, winning the gold medal by throwing the discus 40.65 meters. His teammate Hassan Badjulvand received the silver medal with a result of 40.43 meters. Amirhossein Alipour completed this perfect sweep by taking third place with a throw of 36.54 meters.
Olad's outstanding performance earned him first place in this event. Badjulvand finished only 22 centimeters behind his partner in a close battle for gold. Alipour's participation helped secure the bronze, ensuring that Iranian athletes occupied all three positions on the podium.
This result highlighted Iran's strong standing in the F11 discus throw, a discipline designed for athletes with visual impairments. The achievement of the Iranian trio was another significant success in the country's campaign at the continental para-sporting competition. By winning gold, silver, and bronze, Olad, Badjulvand, and Alipour demonstrated the depth of Iranian talent in this discipline and brought a memorable result to the national delegation at the Asian Para Games 2026.