Biography
Started: He began playing sitting volleyball in 2010 at age 19 at school. (Athlete, 22 Aug 2021)
Reason: He played standing volleyball before he acquired his impairment. "My father was a prominent volleyball player in my province and my mother was active in basketball. I was very enthusiastic about sports. After I completed the rehabilitation and treatment period, I was offered the chance to play in a sitting volleyball team." (irannewspaper.ir, 01 Sep 2023)
Awards: He was named Most Valuable Player [MVP] at the 2023 Asian Zone Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. (ParaVolley Asia Oceania Facebook page, 09 Jul 2023)
He received the Best Player award at an international tournament in July 2016 in Leverkusen, Germany. (mehrnews.com, 19 Jul 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 25, 1991
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Payame Noor University, IR Iran
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachHadi Rezaeigarkani [national], IRI
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 1 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2022 | Sarajevo, BIH | |
| 1 | Men | 2018 | Netherlands | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 1 | Men | 2018 | Jakarta, INA | |
| 1 | Men | 2014 | Incheon, KOR | |
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