Ghader Modaber was born in 1969 in Gilan. This up-and-coming boy took up martial arts at early ages. However, after his impairment in 1987, he had to switch to Para sports like table tennis, shot put and javelin throw which were more compatible with people with impairment. In 1993, Ghader was called up to the national squad for the first time and made several achievements at the international events for Iran.

Ghader made history at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games by taking home three gold medals. Four years later at Sydney 2000, he defended the title and added two more gold and one bronze to his medal tally.

 

 

Date of Birth: 1969-05-23

Paralympic appearances:

• Sidney 2000 Paralympic Games

• Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games

Medal: 

• Gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games (Men's Shot Put F52)

• Gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games (Men's Discus Throw F52)

• Bronze medal at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games (Men's Javelin F52)

• Gold medal at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games (Men's Shot Put F51)

• Gold medal at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games (Men's Discus Throw F51)

• Gold medal at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games (Men's Javelin F51)