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

The Asian Para Games are a huge sports event for athletes with disabilities from all over Asia. They are held every four years, just like the regular Asian Games. Athletes compete in many different sports, showing their amazing skills and determination.

Iran first joined the Asian Para Games in 2010. Since then, Iranian athletes have proudly competed in every single event. The organization that helps Iranian athletes prepare for these games is called the I.R. Iran National Paralympic Committee. Iran has done very well, often finishing among the top countries in the medal count.

Iran at the Asian Para Games

Iran has a strong history at the Asian Para Games. They have sent many talented athletes to compete.

How Many Athletes Competed?

Here's how many athletes Iran sent to each Asian Para Games:

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

Medals Won at Each Games

Iran has won many medals over the years. This table shows how many gold, silver, and bronze medals Iran earned at each Asian Para Games. It also shows their rank among all the competing countries.

Top Sports for Medals

Iranian athletes have excelled in many sports. Here are the sports where they have won the most medals:

Sport	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

Iran at the Asian Youth Para Games

Young Iranian athletes also compete in the Asian Youth Para Games. This event helps new talents get ready for bigger competitions.

Young Athletes Who Competed

Here's how many young athletes Iran sent to each Asian Youth Para Games:

• 2009: Athletes competed in various sports.
• 2013: Athletes competed in various sports.
• 2017: Athletes competed in various sports.
• 2021: Athletes competed in various sports.

Medals Won by Young Athletes

The table below shows the medals won by Iran's youth teams. They have achieved great success!

See also

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