The Iranian sportsman won his first gold medal on the fifth day of the international competitions that began on July 8.
Olad claimed the world shot put crown by setting a record of 13.79 meters, leaving behind his competitors from Brazil and Spain who had won silver and bronze respectively.
The victory in Paris has also granted Olad a paralympic quota, who had won gold at Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games back in 2020.
The 2023 World Para Athletics Championships is a Paralympic track and field meet taking place in Paris’ Charlety Stadium from July 8-17.
It serves as the first qualifier event for all athletics events at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
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