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Iranian para-athletes won a series of medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya on October 22, including gold for powerlifter Ahmad Aminzadeh and sprinter Hajar Safarzadeh, gold and silver in swimming for Sina Zeighaminejad and Shahin Izadyar, silver in powerlifting for Nikoo Rozbahani, bronze in the 1500m for Hamid Eslami, and a world-record javelin throw by Saeid Afrooz. Iran's men's and women's sitting volleyball teams also advanced to their respective finals after wins over China and hosts Japan. The strong showing across track, swimming, shooting and powerlifting events highlighted a successful Games for the Iranian para-sport delegation, according to Tehran Times.