HANGZHOU, China – Iranian discus thrower Mahdi Olad seized a gold medal in the 2022 Asian Para Games on Thursday.

Olad came first in the Men's Discus Throw-F11 Final with a throw of 42.73 meters.

Indian thrower Monu Changas took a silver medal with 37.87 meters and Hassan Bajoulvand of Iran snatched the bronze with 37.62 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.