38 medals for Iran in the first two days of the Asian Para Games
Iran's para athletes have again shown that determination knows no limits. According to Mehr News Agency, Iran's team finished the second day of the 5th Asian Para Games, Nagoya 2026, with 38 medals in total and climbed to fifth place in the medal table.
A big day
Day two was a standout for Iran. The country's athletes won 30 medals on that day alone: 7 gold, 9 silver and 14 bronze. They came in seven sports: para athletics, para judo, para taekwondo, para powerlifting, cycling, para shooting and para swimming.
The tally so far
With day two included, Iran's total reached 38 medals:
- 10 gold
- 12 silver
- 16 bronze
Gold medallists include Aylar Jami and Amir Mohammad Haghighatshenas in para taekwondo, Elham Salehi and Erfan Bandari in the javelin, Sina Zeighaminejad in para swimming, and Faezeh Ahmadi in the 10 m pistol. Shot put has been one of Iran's strongest events, with three golds from Mohammad Saber, Saman Pakbaz and Amirhossein Alipour.
Why it inspires
Behind every medal are years of training, persistence and resilience. Para athletes' success reminds us that with a clear goal and steady effort, limits can be overcome, a lesson worth carrying into work and life.
The Games continue, and the medal count may grow in the coming days. We wish every member of Iran's team the best of luck.
Source: Mehr News: Iran's team at the end of day two (in Persian)
