Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2005 in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. (Athlete, 21 Aug 2021, 16 Jan 2018)
Reason: "Due to my impairment type I could choose between Para powerlifting and wheelchair basketball and at age 17 I took up powerlifting. My main motivation for entering sport was my family, especially my father, and they helped me from the very beginning to achieve my goals." (irisfd.ir, 20 Apr 2019)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (gulftoday.ae, 30 Aug 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 2, 1989
Place of ResidenceTEHRAN
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenFarsi
CoachHossein Tavakoli [national], IRI; Ahmad Molla Hosseini [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | -80kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 234 |
| 2 | Men's 67.5kg | 2012 | London, GBR | 208 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | -80kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 232 |
| 1 | -80kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 236 |
| 2 | -80kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 230 |
| 2 | Men's 72kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 208.0 |
| 5 | Men's 67.5kg | 2010 | Kuala Lumpur, MAS | 190.0 |
| DSQ | Men's 72kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | 209.0 DSQ |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | -80kg | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 237 |
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