WANA (Sep 09) – After 11 days of intense competition, the Paris 2024 Paralympics have concluded, with Iran’s delegation delivering a stellar performance that solidified their position on the global stage.

 

In the final two days of the Games, Iranian athletes continued to excel, clinching significant medals and showcasing their prowess. On the tenth day, Elham Salehi achieved a bronze medal in the F54 javelin throw with a throw of 16.24 meters.

 

However, the day also saw a controversial moment: Sadegh Beit Sayah initially won a gold medal but had it revoked due to disqualification. According to reports, the Paralympics organizers cited the use of Imam Hussein’s mourning flag, rather than technical issues, as the reason for the disqualification.

 

Despite this, the Director General of Youth and Sports for Khuzestan Province announced that Sadegh Beit Sayah would be awarded a gold medal bonus in recognition of his efforts.

 

On the eleventh day, Ali Akbar Gharibshahi lifted a weight of 252 kilograms in the 107 kg weightlifting category, securing a gold medal and setting a new Paralympic record.

 

Ahmed Aminzadeh also excelled in the +107 kg category, lifting 258 kilograms in his second attempt to win gold. This medal marked Iran’s eighth and final gold in this edition of the Games.

 

By the end of the Paris 2024 Paralympics, the Iranian team concluded their campaign with a total of 25 medals: 8 gold, 10 silver, and 7 bronze, placing them 14th in the medal table.

 

The closing of the Paralympics 2024, Social media/ WANA News Agency

 

Here is a summary of Iran’s performance in previous Paralympic Games:

 

– 1988 Paralympics: 4 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze – Total medals: 8 – Rank: 27
– 1992 Paralympics: 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze – Total medals: 4 – Rank: 37
– 1996 Paralympics: 9 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze – Total medals: 17 – Rank: 20
– 2000 Paralympics: 12 gold, 4 silver, 7 bronze – Total medals: 23 – Rank: 16
– 2004 Paralympics: 6 gold, 3 silver, 13 bronze – Total medals: 22 – Rank: 23
– 2008 Paralympics: 5 gold, 6 silver, 3 bronze – Total medals: 14 – Rank: 22
– 2012 Paralympics: 10 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze – Total medals: 24 – Rank: 11
– 2016 Paralympics: 8 gold, 9 silver, 7 bronze – Total medals: 24 – Rank: 15
– 2020 Paralympics: 12 gold, 11 silver, 1 bronze – Total medals: 24 – Rank: 13

 

Total: 67 gold, 48 silver, 45 bronze – Total medals: 160

 

Medalists from Iran at the Paris 2024 Paralympics

 

   Gold Medals:

– Amir Hossein Alipour (Shot Put F11)
– Saeid Afrooz (Javelin F57)
– Yasin Khosravi (Shot Put F57)
– Rouhollah Rostami (Weightlifting 80 kg)
– Ali Akbar Gharibshahi (Weightlifting 107 kg)
– Ahmed Aminzadeh (Weightlifting +107 kg)
– Sareh Javanmardi (10m Air Pistol)
– Sitting Volleyball Team

 

   Silver Medals:

– Fatemeh Hemmati (Compound Archery Individual)
– Compound Archery Mixed Team (Fatemeh Hemmati and Hadi Nouri)
– Mehdi Olad (Shot Put F11)
– Zafar Zaker (Shot Put F55)
– Hassan Bajoulvand (Discus F11)
– Ali Pirouj (Javelin F13)
– Hajer Safarzadeh (400m T12)
– Parasto Habibi (Club F32)
– Meysam Bani-Tabaa (Para Judo 60 kg)
– Zahra Rahimi (Para Taekwondo 52 kg)

 

   Bronze Medals:

– Alireza Mokhtari (Shot Put F53)
– Elham Salehi (Javelin F54)
– Ali Asghar Javanmardi (Shot Put F35)
– Mohammad Reza Arab Ameri (Para Archery)
– Mohsen Bakhtiar (Weightlifting 59 kg)
– Alireza Bakht (Para Taekwondo 80 kg)
– Hamed Haqshenas (Para Taekwondo +80 kg)

 

These achievements underscore the dedication and determination of Iranian athletes on the world stage and are sure to serve as a source of pride and motivation for the future of Paralympic sports in Iran.