HANGZHOU, China – Amanollah Papi of Iran claimed a gold medal at the Men's Javelin Throw-F57 in the 2022 Asian Para Games on Monday.

He won the gold with a throw of 49.24 meters.

Indonesia’s Fauzi Purwolaksono claimed the silver medal with 44.69 meters and the bronze medal went to Vietnamese thrower Ngoc Hung Cao who threw 44.69

A total of 128 male athletes represent Iran in 16 events and 82 female athletes compete in 11 events.

Iran finished in third place in the 2018 Asian Para Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Iran’s slogan in the 2022 Asian Para Games is “Faith, Iran, Honor” and the name of the delegation is “Children of Iran”.

Hangzhou 2022 takes place from Oct. 22 to 28. An estimated 3,000 athletes compete across 22 sports.