On 2026-10-18 the 2026 Asian Para Games opened in Nagoya, Japan, with events spread across Aichi Prefecture. The opening ceremony marked the start of eight days of competition that would bring together athletes from across the continent. The host city prepared venues for track and field, powerlifting and throwing events, setting the stage for a showcase of Paralympic talent.
The following day, 2026-10-19, featured the final of the women's shot put in the F52/F53/F54 class. Iranian athletes lined up alongside competitors from other nations, each aiming to achieve a personal best or a regional record. The atmosphere in the stadium was focused, with officials monitoring each attempt carefully.
Also on 2026-10-19, Iran's para-powerlifting team celebrated a double podium finish. According to the competition results, Iranian athletes secured both the gold and silver medals in the women's para-powerlifting event. The achievement was noted as a highlight of the opening day of the Games.
While not a medalist, his result contributed to Iran’s overall presence in the field.
In the shot put final, Alham Salehi delivered a throw of 16.44 meters, a distance described in the records as a record for the F52/F53/F54 class. Her effort placed her at the top of the leaderboard and earned her the gold medal.
Masoumeh Torani followed with a throw of 14.99 meters, also recorded as a mark in the same class. Her performance secured the silver medal, completing Iran’s one‑two finish in the shot put.
Another Iranian representative, alnazar darabiyan, competed in the same shot put event and finished sixth with a throw of 10.15 meters. While not a medalist, his result contributed to Iran’s overall presence in the field.
Beyond the shot put, Iranian athletes found success in the javelin throw. Elham Salehi and Masoumeh Tourani claimed the gold and silver medals respectively in the women’s javelin throw event. Their throws added to Iran’s medal tally on the opening day of competition.
In the Women’s Club Throw F32/F51 competition, Parastoo Habibi and Farzaneh Sohrani stood on the podium. Habibi earned the silver medal while Sohrani took the bronze, highlighting Iran’s strength across multiple throwing disciplines.
The records also note other notable performances in the same categories. Thi Ngoc Thuy Nguyen recorded a throw of 12.16 meters in the F52/53/54 class, while Makhliyo Akramova achieved a distance of 24.08 meters in the Women’s Club Throw F32/F51. These figures illustrate the range of results posted by athletes in those events.
Both numbers reflect the scale of the event, indicating a sizable contingent of para‑athletes gathered in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.
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As the 2026 Asian Para Games progressed from their opening on 2026-10-18 through the finals on 2026-10-19 and beyond, Iranian women para‑athletes had already secured gold and silver medals in shot put, javelin and club throw events. Their performances contributed to Iran’s medal count and underscored the country’s growing presence in para‑athletics on the Asian stage.