Iran's powerlifter Ali Sadeghzadeh Salmani seized the country’s third bronze medal at the 2016 Paralympic Games on Wednesday. 

In the final event of the men's under 107kg competition, the 32-year-old won the bronze medal lifting 226kg. 
Greek powerlifter Pavlos Mamalos won the gold with 238kg while Mohamed Ahmed of Egypt seized the silver with 233kg.
Iran has participated at the 2016 Summer Paralympics with 111 athletes in 12 sports.
The Iranian delegation finished in 11th place in the previous edition, winning 10 gold medals, seven silvers and seven bronze medals.
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