TEHRAN – Four-time Paralympic Games gold medalist Mokhtar Nourafshan passed away on Wednesday.

He died at the age of 57 in Shiraz, Fars Province.

Nourafsahan was hospitalized last week due to the effects of war injuries, especially kidney infection.

He won a gold medal in Discus Throw – 3 in 1988 Seoul and bagged his second gold in 1996 Atlanta in Javelin Throw - F53. Nourafshan also won two more golds in Discus Throw - F54 and Shot Put - F54 in 2000 Sydney.

He claimed two silver medals in 1996 Atlanta in Discus Throw - F53 and Shot Put - F53 and a bronze in 2004 Athens in Discus Throw - F55.

Tehran Times extends its deepest sympathy to Nourafshan’s family, loved ones, and friends over his demise.