TEHRAN - A see-off ceremony for Iranian Para athletes in the 2024 Paralympic Games was held in Mashhad on Sunday.

The ceremony was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (As), Khorasan Razavi Province.

Iran will send 65 Para athletes to the Games in 10 sports.

The 2024 Paralympic Games will be held in Paris, France from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8.

Para shooter Mohammadreza Mirshafiei and runner Hajar Safarzadeh will be carrying the Iran flag at the opening ceremony of the Games.

Iran delegation came 13th in the 2020 Paralympic Games with a total of 12 gold medals, 11 silvers and one bronze.