TEHRAN – Hossein Rasouli of Iran claimed a gold medal in the 2024 Asian Throwing Championships on Friday.

He finished in first place with a throw of 59.05 meters.

Qatari thrower finished in second place with 58.96 meters and the bronze medal went to Chibese athlete, throwing 58.65 meters.

The competition started on June 14 in Mokpo, South Korea and will run until on June 18.

The annual tournament features all the best continental athletes around the Asia.