Biography
Started: He began the sport in 1994 at age 15 in Mahallat, Islamic Republic of Iran. (Athlete, 22 Apr 2012)
Reason: His school teachers introduced him to the sport. (Athlete, 22 Apr 2012)
Milestones: He is one of five Iranian sitting volleyball players [along with Davood Alipourian, Sadegh Beigdeli, Jalil Eimeri, and Ramzan Salehi Hajikolaei] to have won five career Paralympic medals in the sport. (SportsDeskOnline, 01 Jul 2024)
Awards: In 2022 he received the Outstanding Achievement award from World ParaVolley. (ParaVolley Asia Oceania Facebook page, 26 Jul 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 4, 1979
EducationIslamic Azad University, Najafabad, IRI
Languages SpokenFarsi
CoachHadi Rezaeigarkani [national], IRI
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 1 | Men | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 1 | Men | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | |
| 2 | Men | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 2 | Men | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2018 | Netherlands | |
| 3 | Men | 2014 | Elblag, POL | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2018 | Jakarta, INA | |
| 1 | Men | 2010 | Guangzhou, CHN | |
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