Two golds for Iraq at Nagoya 2026 Paralympic Asian Games as Nassar and Zidan deliver
Paralympic champions Jarrah Nassar and Mohammad Reda Zidan have given Iraq two new gold medals in powerlifting and the 400 metres at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Iraq's Paralympic champions Jarrah Nassar and Mohammad Reda Zidan added two gold medals to Iraq's tally at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, today, Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
Nassar crowned in powerlifting
Jarrah Nassar won the gold medal in the powerlifting competition, adding a new achievement to Iraq's sporting record at continental events.
Zidan clinches the 400m
Later, sprinter Mohammad Reda Zidan mounted the podium after winning the gold in the 400-metre race, in an outstanding performance that reinforced the presence of Iraq's athletes at the tournament.
Rising tally for the Iraqi delegation
The two golds followed table tennis player Najla Imad's gold at the same Games, while weightlifter Rasool Kadhim and sprinter Idris Sami had earlier added two silver medals for Iraq today.
The Iraqi Paralympic delegation continues its participation in the Games, amid hopes of adding more medals in the coming days.
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