Iraq adds medals at Nagoya 2026 led by Zahraa Aseer’s gold
Iraq's team added to its haul at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, including a discus gold, three silvers and two bronzes across athletics, para-volleyball and powerlifting.
Iraq's athletes and teams continued to collect medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, recording new results in athletics, powerlifting and para-volleyball.
Athlete Zahraa Aseer led Iraq’s charge after winning the gold medal in the discus throw, an individual achievement that added a gold to Iraq’s tally at the continental competition.
In para powerlifting, lifters Mustafa Salman, Rasool Kazem and Muslim Aqeel won the silver medal in the team powerlifting event, adding to the Iraqi delegation's medal haul.
In para-volleyball, the Iraqi team took the bronze medal and third place after defeating China three sets to one, adding a collective achievement to Iraq’s participation in Nagoya.
Runner Abbas Hatem also won the bronze medal in the 1500-metre race, after competing against a number of participating athletes, boosting Iraq's medal count at the tournament.
