HANGZHOU, China – Iran’s Hashemiyeh Motaghian Moavi won a gold medal in the Women's Javelin Throw Throw-F56 in the 2022 Asian Para Games on Monday.

She came first with a throw of 22.91 meters. Her compatriot Zeynab Moradi seized the silver with 22.13 meters and China’s Sitong Lin seized the bronze with 21.53 meters.

A total of 128 male athletes represent Iran in 16 events and 82 female athletes compete in 11 events.

Iran finished in third place in the 2018 Asian Para Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Iran’s slogan in the 2022 Asian Para Games is “Faith, Iran, Honor” and the name of the delegation is “Children of Iran”.

Hangzhou 2022 takes place from Oct. 22 to 28. An estimated 3,000 athletes compete across 22 sports.