HANGZHOU, China – Elnaz Darabian of Iran won a gold medal in the Women's Discus Throw-F53 on Monday.

She finished first with a throw of 14.25 meters.

Hanan Kaab Omeir also from Iran won a silver medal with 11.55 meters and the bronze medal went to Japanese thrower Keiko Onidani with 11.01 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.