Biography
Started: He began playing sitting volleyball at age 14. (Athlete, 22 Aug 2021)
Reason: He had played standing volleyball before his accident. He was introduced to sitting volleyball by his brother-in-law. "Volleyball has always been my life. After my accident, I had to deal with my impairment and accept where I was. Sitting volleyball helped me continue the sport I love and I'm glad I was successful." (irisfd.ir, 12 May 2019; irna.ir, 27 Oct 2014)
Ambition: To play at four Paralympic Games over the duration of his career. (irisfd.ir, 14 Jun 2020)
Awards: He was named Best Receiver at the 2023 World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. (english.news.cn, 19 Nov 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 13, 1989
Place of ResidenceBANDAR-E ANZALI
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenFarsi
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 | |
| 3 | Men | 2014 | Elblag, POL | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 1 | Men | 2018 | Jakarta, INA | |
| 1 | Men | 2014 | Incheon, KOR | |
| 1 | Men | 2010 | Guangzhou, CHN | |
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