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Moradi and Motaghian win medals in javelin throw

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Moradi and Motaghian win medals in javelin throw​

TEHRAN - Two Iranian athletes won silver and bronze medals in the women’s javelin throw at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya.

Moradi and Motaghian win medals in javelin throw

The para-athletics competition continued this afternoon with the women’s javelin throw event in the F55/F56 classification.

Iranian national team athlete Zeynab Moradi finished second with a throw of 22.96 meters, earning the silver medal.

Her compatriot, Hashemiyeh Motaghian, secured third place with a throw of 22.94 meters to claim the bronze medal.

China’s LAI Xiaojuan won the gold medal with a throw of 26.81 meters.

A total of 10 athletes competed in the event.

source: tehrantimes.com