Iran Secures Third Place at Karate 1-Premier League

Iran finished third at the Karate 1-Premier League, with Atousa Golshadnezhad winning a close match while Fatemeh Saadati and Saleh Abazari faced defeats. Bahman Asgari Ghoncheh and Mehdi Khodabakhshi secured bronze medals in their events. The tournament took place in Hangzhou, featuring 381 athletes from 68 countries.

Iran has secured third place at the Karate 1-Premier League, finishing behind Japan and Egypt, as reported by Tehran Times. In the Female Kumite -61kg final, Atousa Golshadnezhad of Iran narrowly overcame Germany’s Khamis Reem with a close score of 4-3. Conversely, Fatemeh Saadati faced Japan’s Rina Kodo in the Female Kumite -55kg final and unfortunately lost with a score of 4-0.

In the Male Kumite +84kg final, Iran’s Saleh Abazari was bested by Merabi Gelashvili from Georgia, who won the match 5-3. In the bronze medal rounds, Bahman Asgari Ghoncheh clinched victory against Croatia’s Ivan Martinca, achieving a score of 1-0 in the Male Kumite -75kg event. Additionally, Mehdi Khodabakhshi secured a decisive win over the Netherlands’ Brian Timmermans in the Male Kumite -84kg category, finishing with a score of 3-0.

The tournament showcased the talents of 381 karate athletes representing 68 countries in Hangzhou, marking a significant gathering in the sport of karate.

Iran’s performance at the Karate 1-Premier League reflects its competitive spirit and showcases its athletes’ accomplishments. With a third-place finish and notable matches in various categories, the country continues to assert itself in the international karate community. Future competitions may further highlight Iran’s potential in this discipline.

Original Source: en.mehrnews.com