Mohammad Alvanpour won a gold medal at the Men's Javelin Throw with a throw of 39.22m. He also set an Asian record.

Iran’s Amanollah Papi and Mohammad Khalvandai snatched silver and bronze medals respectively with 48.60m and 48.01m.

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.