Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2005. (khabarban.com, 13 Apr 2021)
Reason: He began playing sitting volleyball at age 16 and was involved in the sport for 12 years. He switched to Para athletics following encouragement from coach Nasrullah Ahadi. (khabarban.com, 13 Apr 2021)
Awards: In 2018 he was named Male Para Athlete of the Year in Esfahan Province, Islamic Republic of Iran. (lenjnews.ir, 18 Mar 2019)
Additional Info: TRIBUTE
He won gold in the F53 shot put at the 2017 World Championships in London, England, and dedicated his victory to his parents. "They recently passed away so I dedicate this medal to them, especially my mother who was my biggest fan. She died two days after I went to Rio for the [2016] Paralympics and I could only finish fourth there because I was so upset. So this is for her." (paralympic.org, 21 Jul 2017)
FURTHER EDUCATION
He has studied for a PhD in sports management at Islamic Azad University in Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran. (Instagram profile, 11 Aug 2023; khuisf.ac.ir, 22 Sep 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateOctober 24, 1977
Place of ResidenceISFAHAN
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, IRI
Languages SpokenFarsi
CoachMahdi Mousavi [personal], IRI; Bahman Rezaei [national], IRI
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Shot Put - F53 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 8.48 |
| 4 | Shot Put - F53 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 7.87 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F53 | 2017 | London, GBR | 8.35 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F53 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 8.43 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F53 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 7.64 |
| 4 | Shot Put - F53 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 8.26 |
| 4 | Shot Put - F53 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 7.24 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | Men's Discus Throw F51/52/53 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 858.00 |
| 2 | Shot Put - F53 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 8.59 |
