| Iran at the 2021 Asian Youth Para Games | |
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| IPC code | IRI |
| NPC | Paralympic Committee of Iran |
| in Manama 2–6 December 2021 | |
| Competitors | 111 in 9 sports |
| Medals Ranked 1st |
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| Asian Youth Para Games appearances | |
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Iran competed in the 2021 Asian Youth Para Games which will be held in Manama, Bahrain from 2 to 6 December 2021. Iran contingent has 111 athletes who will compete in nine sports. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games:
| Sport | Boy | Girl | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 25 | 13 | 45 |
| Badminton | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Boccia | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| Goalball | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Powerlifting | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Swimming | 15 | 0 | 20 |
| Table tennis | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Taekwondo | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Wheelchair basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 83 | 28 | 111 |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
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