| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Born | 3 April 1990 Khorramabad, Iran |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability class | F57 |
| Event | javelin throw |
Amanolah Papi (born 3 April 1990) is an Iranian Paralympic athlete specializing in javelin throw. He represented Iran at the 2020 Summer Paralympics. [1]
Papi represented Iran in the men's javelin throw F57 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and won a silver medal. [2]
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