| Iran at the 2002 West Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | IRI |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Website | www |
| in Kuwait City | |
| Medals Ranked 3rd |
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| West Asian Games appearances | |
Iran participated in the 2nd West Asian Games held in Kuwait City, Kuwait from April 3 to 12, 2002. Iran ranked 3rd with 9 gold medals in this edition of the West Asian Games. [1]
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatics, Diving | 2 | 2 | ||
| Aquatics, Swimming | 1 | 1 | ||
| Athletics | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Fencing | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| Football | 1 | 1 | ||
| Gymnastics | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| Karate | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Total | 9 | 11 | 16 | 36 |
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