HANGZHOU, China - Mahdieh Mohmmadian claimed a bronze medal in the 2022 Asian Para Games on Wednesday.

Mohammadian finished third with 105kg in the Women's -55kg.

It was Iran’s first medal in women powelifting in the history of the Asian Para Games.

Chinese powerlifter Jinping Xiao won the gold, lifting 127kg and the silver medal went to Uzbekistan’s Muslima Nuriddinova with 107kg.

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.