PARIS – Elham Salehi won a bronze medal at the Women’s Javelin Throw – F54 of the 2024 Paralympic Games on Saturday.

Salehi came third place with a throw of 16.24 meters.

Uzbekistan's Nurkhon Kurbanova won the gold with a world record throw of 21.12m.

Silver medal went to Nigerian FloraUgwunwa with 19.26 meters.

Athletics in the 2024 Summer Paralympics take place at Stade de France in Paris.

Iran has sent 65 athletes in 10 sports to the Games.