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MEHRZADSELAKJANI Morteza (IRI) – PVAO – International Player and multi-gold medallist: An inspiration to others by overcoming his personal challenges. Achieved world renown and major publicity for sitting volleyball.

MEHRZADSELAKJANI Morteza (IRI) – PVAO – International Player and multi-gold medallist: An inspiration to others by overcoming his personal challenges. Achieved world renown and major publicity for sitting volleyball.

Posted on 4 April 2022 Posted By: Admin-AT Categories:

MEHRZADSELAKJANI Morteza (IRI)

MEHRZADSELAKJANI

Morteza started his spectacular international sitting volleyball career at the 2016 Intercontinental in Anji, China. He credits his friend Mr Golchin for facilitating his introduction to the sport.

Event involvement:

Paralympic Games

2016 – Rio Paralympic Games – Gold Medal
2020 – Tokyo Paralympic Games – Gold Medal

World Championships

2018 – The Netherlands – Gold Medal

Asian Championships

2019 Thailand – Asian Championships – Gold Medal
2018 Malaysia – Asian Para Games – Gold Medal
2017 China Asian Zonal Championships – Gold Medal

Awards received:

Most Valuable Player and Best Spiker of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
National awards and recognition from IRI Ministry of Sports and NPC.

Morteza is an International Player and multi-gold medallist. He has become an inspiration to others by overcoming his personal challenges and has achieved world renown and major publicity for sitting volleyball.