Iran swimmer Zeighaminejad wins gold: 2022 Asian Para Games
October 23, 2023 - 14:53
HANGZHOU, China – Sina Zeighaminejad of Iran claimed a gold medal in the Men's 100m Breaststroke - SB9 of the 2022 Asian Para Games on Monday.
He came first with 1:08. 80 minutes to win the gold, while the silver medal went to his countryman Shahin Izadyar who registered 1:11.10.
Chinese Furong Lin snatched the bronze with a time of 1:11.48.
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.