Team Melli finished third at the Karate 1-Premier League, with victories by Atousa Golshadnezhad and Mehdi Khodabakhshi. The tournament featured 381 athletes from 68 countries, with Iran trailing Japan and Egypt.
Iran’s national karate team, Team Melli, achieved a commendable third place in the Karate 1-Premier League, finishing behind Japan and Egypt, as reported by Tehran Times. In the Female Kumite -61kg final, Atousa Golshadnezhad managed a narrow victory against Germany’s Khamis Reem, winning 4-3 in a tightly contested match. On the other hand, Fatemeh Saadati faced Japan’s Rina Kodo in the Female Kumite -55kg final, unfortunately losing 4-0.
In the Male Kumite +84kg final, Saleh Abazari was unable to secure a win, falling to Georgia’s Merabi Gelashvili with a score of 5-3. However, Iran celebrated some successes in the bronze medal matches. Bahman Asgari Ghoncheh overcame Croatia’s Ivan Martinca 1-0 in the Male Kumite -75kg event, while Mehdi Khodabakhshi prevailed against the Netherlands’ Brian Timmermans with a score of 3-0 in the Male Kumite -84kg category.
The tournament showcased the skills of 381 karate athletes hailing from 68 countries, held in Hangzhou.
Team Melli’s performance in the Karate 1-Premier League was highlighted by notable victories, particularly in the female categories. Despite some losses, the team managed to secure third place overall, showcasing the competitiveness of Iranian karate on an international stage. This event brought together a diverse group of athletes, further enhancing the global karate community.
Original Source: en.mehrnews.com
