Team Melli of Iran secured third place at the Karate 1-Premier League, finishing behind Japan and Egypt. Atousa Golshadnezhad won gold in the Female Kumite -61kg, but Fatemeh Saadati lost in the -55kg final. Saleh Abazari was defeated in the Male Kumite +84kg final. Iran achieved two bronze medals in male kumite events.
The Karate 1-Premier League held in Hangzhou saw Team Melli of Iran finish in third place overall, following Japan and Egypt. In the Female Kumite -61kg final, Atousa Golshadnezhad from Iran achieved a narrow victory against Germany’s Khamis Reem, winning 4-3. In a contrasting event, Fatemeh Saadati competed in the Female Kumite -55kg final where she was defeated by Japan’s Rina Kodo, finishing with a score of 4-0.
In the Male Kumite +84kg final, Saleh Abazari was unable to secure a win, losing to Georgia’s Merabi Gelashvili, with a score of 5-3. Iran also celebrated success in the bronze medal matches, where Bahman Asgari Ghoncheh defeated Croatia’s Ivan Martinca 1-0 in the Male Kumite -75kg, and Mehdi Khodabakhshi won against the Netherlands’ Brian Timmermans 3-0 in the Male Kumite -84kg category.
The tournament showcased the talents of 381 karate athletes representing 68 countries, highlighting the competitive spirit and skill present in this international event.
In summary, Iran’s performance at the Karate 1-Premier League was commendable, securing third place overall. Notable achievements included Atousa Golshadnezhad’s victory and bronze medals won by Bahman Asgari Ghoncheh and Mehdi Khodabakhshi. The event underscored the high level of competition among athletes from diverse nations.
Original Source: en.mehrnews.com
