HANGZHOU, China – Ahmad Aminzadeh and Mahdi Sayadi of Iran claimed a gold and silver medal respectively in the 2022 Asian Para Games on Saturday.

Aminzadeh lifted 266kg and came first in the +107kg.

His countryman Sayadi won the silver with 244kg.

The bronze medal went to Jordan’s Jamil saleh salti Elshebli with 235kg.

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.