PARIS, Sept 4 — Iran’s sitting volleyball star Morteza Mehrzad has finally found a bed big enough to accommodate his 2.46-metre frame at the Paris Paralympics. His coach Hadi...
PM Anwar on two-day working visit to Russia beginning tomorrow; meeting with Putin, bid to join Brics highlights of trip Morteza Mehrzad was planning to sleep on the floor of the Olympic Village because — unlike during the last Games in Tokyo — his bed wasn’t big enough. — AFP picPARIS, Sept 4 — Iran’s sitting volleyball star Morteza Mehrzad has finally found a bed big enough to accommodate his 2.46-metre frame at the Paris Paralympics.
Mehrzad, the second-tallest living man in the world, was diagnosed at a young age with acromegaly, a rare condition that leads to the production of excessive growth hormones. “A third was later requested by the Iranian Paralympic Committee which has also been supplied to them,” the statement said. “Paris 2024 is in contact with the Iranian Paralympic Committee and the athlete now has all necessary equipment for his comfort.”
Paris Paralympics 2024 Paralympics 2024
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Paralympics-Joyful ceremony kickstarts Paris 2024 ParalympicsIt seems like everywhere you turn someone is talking (or warning) about artificial intelligence (AI).
Read more »
Paralympian Shuttler Cheah Liek Hou Wins Malaysia's 1st Gold Medal from the Paris 2024 Paralympics!National Paralympian shuttler, Cheah Liek Hou, is bringing back Malaysia's first gold medal after winning the men's SU5 (physical disability) singles final at
Read more »
Anwar congratulates Liek Hou for winning Malaysia's first gold at Paris ParalympicsImagine a customer-service center that speaks your language, no matter what it is.
Read more »
17yo Indian Archer Without Arms Stuns the World With Flawless Bullseye at Paris 2024 Paralympics!Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi has gained attention from netizens around the world with her awe-inspiring performance at the Paris Paralympic Games.
Read more »
Eddy Bernard Wins Malaysia's First Paris Paralympics Medal & Sets New Asian RecordIt is the 23-year-old Sabahan's first time competing at the Paralympics.
Read more »
Paris 2024: Rain, cold conditions derail Nur Jannaton’s Paralympics debut as weather affects performancePARIS, Aug 31 — National archer Nur Jannaton Abdul Jalil’s hands went numb during the match against Sarita from India, which affected her technique, thus crashing out early in...
Read more »