# Iran participation in Nagoya 2026 Paralympic Games

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-participation-in-nagoya-2026-paralympic-games
> Updated: 2026-10-23T01:14:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Iranian athletes achieved early success at the Nagoya Asian Para Games, highlighted by Arian Salimi securing a gold medal in taekwondo. The national men’s and women’s taekwondo squads were represented by various athletes under the leadership of coaches Mehdi Ahmadi and Atefeh Keshavarz.

By the conclusion of the 2026 Nagoya Paralympics, the Iranian delegation finished sixth in the overall medal standings. The team earned a total of 102 medals, comprising 26 gold, 36 silver, and 40 bronze. Gold medalists included Aylar Jami in para-taekwondo, Elham Salehi in para-javelin, Sina Zighmi-nejad in para-swimming, and Saman Pakbaz in para-shot put, among others.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Iran concludes 2026 Nagoya Paralympics with 102 medals

Iran finished sixth at the 2026 Nagoya Paralympics, earning a total of 102 medals, including 26 gold, 36 silver, and 40 bronze.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-concludes-2026-nagoya-paralympics-with-102-medals

### 2026-10-17: Iran's Taekwondo athletes compete at Nagoya Asian Para Games

Iranian taekwondo athletes are competing at the Nagoya Asian Para Games, with Arian Salimi winning a gold medal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irans-taekwondo-athletes-compete-at-nagoya-asian-para-games

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