Mostafa Marian (athlete)

Mostafa Marian (born July 21, 2004) is an Iranian para-athlete specializing in discus throw and shot put events. He has represented Iran in various international competitions, including the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

 Career 
Marian began his athletic career in 2016, focusing on field events within para-athletics. He competed in the F56 classification and participated in international competitions such as the World Para Athletics Grand Prix and the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.

 Doping violation 
In December 2024, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced that Marian received a three-year ban for an anti-doping rule violation. A urine sample collected out-of-competition on August 27, 2024, tested positive for methasterone, an anabolic steroid prohibited under the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2024 Prohibited List. Marian accepted the sanction, resulting in a suspension from August 31, 2024, to August 30, 2027.

 References 

 Other websites 

 Mostafa Marian – International Paralympic Committee

Category:2004 births
Category:Iranian sportspeople
Category:Paralympic competitors