Sat Sep 07 21:11:49 UTC 2024: – Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, a two-time Paralympic champion and the world’s second tallest man, does not have a special bed at the Paralympic Village but remains focused on winning
– Mehrzad is a key player in Iran’s sitting volleyball team aiming for their eighth Paralympic title
– Coach Hadi Rezaeigarkani discovered Mehrzad on a TV reality show in 2011 and understands his struggles as a person with a disability
– Mehrzad’s powerful spikes make him a formidable player on the court, earning him recognition as the Most Valuable Player and Best Spiker at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
– Rezaeigarkani hopes Mehrzad’s success will attract more people to the sport of sitting volleyball
– The team is focused on winning their eighth Paralympic crown, with Mehrzad starting his campaign for a third gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
No bed, no problem for world’s second tallest man Morteza Mehrzad as he sets his sights on Paralympic hat-trick
No bed, no problem for world's second tallest man Morteza Mehrzad as he sets his sights on Paralympic hat-trick