HANGZHOU, China – Saeid Afrooz of Iran claimed a gold in javelin throwing of the 2022 Asian Para Games on Thursday.

He finished in the first place in the Men's Javelin Throw Throw-F33/34 Final Gp A with a throw of 40.18 meters.

Afrooz’s compatriot Erfan Rezaei won the silver with 27.07 meters and the bronze medal went to Chinese thrower Zhongqiang Zhang with 36.96 meters.

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.