Mohammadreza Tayebi, an Iranian athletics national team member from Qaemshahr, won the gold medal in the shot put at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. On his way to the title, Tayebi also broke the competition’s shot put record. His achievement ended Iran’s 52-year wait to win gold in the event at the Asian Games.
Tayebi Breaks Record to Win Iran’s First Asian Games Shot Put Gold in 52 Years
Mohammadreza Tayebi broke the shot put record at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya to claim the title, winning Iran’s first gold in the event in 52 years.
