Iran at the Asian Para Games facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Iran at the Asian Para Games
IOC code	IRI
NPC	I.R. Iran National Paralympic Committee
Medals Ranked 3rd	Gold Silver Bronze Total 159 165 143 467
Asian Para Games appearances (overview)
2010 2014
Youth appearances
2009 2013 2017 2021

Iran has been a strong competitor at the Asian Para Games. These games are like the Paralympics but for athletes with disabilities from Asian countries. Iran first joined these exciting games in 2010. Since then, they have sent their amazing athletes to every event. The group in charge of Iran's participation is called the I.R. Iran National Paralympic Committee.

Iran's Journey at the Asian Para Games

The Asian Para Games are a huge sports event. Athletes from all over Asia compete in many different sports. Iran has shown great dedication and skill in these games.

How Many Athletes Represented Iran?

Iran sends a team of talented athletes to each Asian Para Games. Here's how many competitors Iran has sent over the years:

• 2010: 156 athletes competed in 14 sports.
• 2014: 200 athletes competed in 16 sports.
• 2018: 210 athletes competed in 13 sports.
• 2022: 209 athletes competed in 16 sports.

Iran's Medals at Each Games

Iran has won many medals at the Asian Para Games. The country's rank shows how well they did compared to other nations. A lower rank means a better performance!

Medals Won in Different Sports

Iranian athletes have excelled in many different sports. This table shows how many medals Iran has won in each sport at the Asian Para Games.

Games	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
Archery	13	4	7	24
Athletics	83	89	66	238
Cycling Road	0	0	2	2
Cycling Track	0	0	1	1
Judo	7	8	11	26
Powerlifting	13	17	8	38
Shooting	7	5	3	15
Swimming	13	16	19	48
Table tennis	0	2	5	7
Wheelchair basketball	1	0	3	4
Football 5-a-side	1	2	0	3
Chess	8	13	8	29
Goalball	2	1	4	7
Football 7-a-side	2	0	0	2
Sitting volleyball	4	3	1	8
Taekwondo	3	4	3	10
Canoeing	2	1	2	5
Total (17 Sports)	159	165	143	467

Young Athletes Shine: Asian Youth Para Games

The Asian Youth Para Games are special events for younger athletes with disabilities. These games help new talent grow and prepare for bigger competitions. Iran has also done very well in these youth games.

Competitors at the Youth Games

Here's a look at how many young athletes Iran has sent to the Asian Youth Para Games:

• 2009: Iran participated in the first Youth Games.
• 2013: Young Iranian athletes competed again.
• 2017: Iran sent a team to the games in Dubai.
• 2021: Iran participated in the most recent Youth Games.

Medals at the Youth Games by Year

Iran's young athletes have earned many medals, showing their bright future in sports.

More About Iran in Sports

If you want to learn more about Iran's participation in other big sports events, check out these links:

• Iran at the Asian Games
• Iran at the Paralympics
• Iran at the Olympics
• Iran at the Deaflympics
• Iran at the FESPIC Games