Woman Discus Thrower Motaghian Grabs Gold at Asian Para Games


Woman Discus Thrower Motaghian Grabs Gold at Asian Para Games

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Hashemiyeh Motaghian grabbed a gold medal at the Women's Discus Throw F56/57 in the 2018 Asian Para Games.

She finished in first place, throwing 21.17m and set an Asian record.

Indonesian Famini claimed the silver with a throw of 19.67.

The bronze medal went to Chinese Yuxin Tian who threw 26.92m.

About 3,000 athletes with disabilities from a record 43 countries and territories are taking part in the games that opened in the Indonesian capital on Saturday.

The Asian Para Games will run through October 13.

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