--- title: Muhammet Khalvandi slug: muhammet-khalvandi-b94ba url: /detay/muhammet-khalvandi-b94ba type: biography language: English entity: primary: Muhammet Khalvandi type: biography categories: - name: Sport slug: spor url: /kategori/spor - name: Biography And Autobiography slug: biyografi-ve-otobiyografi url: /kategori/biyografi-ve-otobiyografi tags: - Muhammet khalvandi - National - championship - Cirit author: Sevde Öznur Çalışkan created_at: 2026-02-09T17:21:06.415662+03:00 updated_at: 2026-02-09T17:21:06.415673+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/02/08/Gvam9zqZa3HgVOpPJ3GBL7lcPp4WYxVm.jpeg --- # Muhammet Khalvandi > Muhammet Khalvandi, born in 1990, is a world record-holding Paralympic athlete who competes in the F57 javelin throw category and has represented Türkiye since 2019. The athlete, who has won world championships and Paralympic medals, continues his professional training in Mersin. ## KURE Information Cards ![239185ed-1325-4c96-b298-5bf587570f44.jpeg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/02/08/IWKp1eLECLwAwYCmUGfAU3nlC97V70Or.jpeg) *Anadolu Ajansı* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Place of Birth | Kermanshah, Iran | | Category | TF57,F57 | | Affiliated Club | Bursagücü Youth and Sports Club | | World Record | 53.30 metres (2025 New Delhi) | | Country Represented | Türkiye | | Specialty | Para Athletics (Javelin Throw) | | Birth | 1990-01-11 | ## Article Content **Muhammet Khalvandi** (born 11 January 1990, Kermanshah) is a national para-athlete specializing in the F57 javelin throw category. Born in Kermanshah, Iran in 1990, the athlete began competing internationally for [Türkiye](/en/detay/turkiye-womens-wrestling-national-teams-european-c/llms.txt) in 2019. Khalvandi continues his career under the Bursagücü Youth and Sports Club and conducts his professional training and preparation in Mersin. ![Image](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/02/08/cUNcJ3BMkbnlskOFaMfzYqm3XbnWAPTe.jpeg) *Muhammet Khalvandi (Anadolu Ajansı)* ### **Life and Career Structure** Khalvandi was born on 11 January 1990 in Iran. He initially competed for the Iranian national team at the start of his sporting career but in 2019 he obtained the right to represent Türkiye and officially registered his national athlete status with the Republic of Türkiye. The athlete resides in Mersin and carries out his professional preparation at sports facilities in the city. At the club level he competes under the Bursagücü Youth and Sports Club. #### **Sporting Achievements and World Records** Khalvandi’s standing in international para-athletics literature is defined by his world championship titles and world records. His chronological career progression is as follows: ##### **World Championship and Paralympic Qualification Achievements** In 2023 Khalvandi competed in the F57 javelin throw category at the World Para Athletics Championships held in Paris France. He recorded a throw of 49.98 metres in the competition and initially placed second. After technical objections were reviewed he was awarded the gold medal. This victory also secured his qualification for the [2024 Paris Paralympic Games](/en/detay/2025-european-youth-para-games-50a2f/llms.txt). ##### **2024 Performance and World Record** In February 2024 Khalvandi won gold at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai maintaining his form. Shortly after this achievement he set a new world record of 51.60 metres in a competition held in Türkiye. ##### **Paris 2024 Paralympic Games** At the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games representing Türkiye Khalvandi won the silver medal in the final competition finishing second overall and securing a podium position. ##### **2025 New Delhi World Championship** The 2025 World Para Athletics Championships held in New Delhi India marked one of the highest achievements of Khalvandi’s career. Competing in the F57 javelin throw category he threw 53.30 metres improving his own world record. With this performance he became world champion for the second consecutive time. ### **Future Planning and Training Discipline** [Muhammet Khalvandi](/en/detay/muhammet-khalvandi-79edc/llms.txt) continues his training in Mersin to sustain his international success. His primary motivation and goal is to complete his career by winning the gold medal at the [2028 Paralympic Games](/en/detay/2026-winter-olympics-7f883/llms.txt) in Los Angeles. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Anadolu Ajansı. "Dünya rekortmeni milli para atlet Muhammed, olimpiyat şampiyonluğuna göz dikti." Accessed January 26, 2026. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/spor/dunya-rekortmeni-milli-para-atlet-muhammed-olimpiyat-sampiyonluguna-goz-dikti/3142751. 2. Anadolu Ajansı. "Milli para atlet Muhammet Khalvandi, Dünya Şampiyonası'nda altın madalya kazandı." Accessed January 26, 2026. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/spor/milli-para-atlet-muhammet-khalvandi-dunya-sampiyonasinda-altin-madalya-kazandi/3701682. 3. Anadolu Ajansı. "Paralimpik Oyunları ikincisi milli ciritçi Muhammet Khalvandi'nin hedefi 2028'de altın madalya." Accessed January 26, 2026. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/spor/paralimpik-oyunlari-ikincisi-milli-ciritci-muhammet-khalvandinin-hedefi-2028de-altin-madalya/3330620. 4. Youth and Sports Ministry. "Message of Congratulations to Muhammet Khalvandi." Accessed January 26, 2026. 5. Youth and Sports Ministry. "Muhammet Khalvandi Qualifies for Olympic Quota as World Champion." Accessed January 26, 2026. https://mersin.gsb.gov.tr/HaberDetaylari/1/261726/muhammet-khalvandi-dunya-sampiyonu-olarak-olimpiyat-kotasi-aldi.aspx.