TEHRAN, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Iran recurve mixed team claimed a gold medal in the 2011 World Archery Para Championships in Turin, Italy, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Monday.

The Iranian team consisting of Ebrahim Ranjbar and Zahra Nemati defeated China 140-135 in the final game. The bronze medal went to Thailand who beat Mongolia 132-126, said the report.

Ranjbar had already won the gold medal in the men's individual recurve W1/W2 to book a place in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Zahra Nemati also snatched a silver medal in the women's individual recurve W1/W2.