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Kimia’s bronze shines golden in Iranian women’s eyes

Kimia’s bronze shines golden in Iranian women’s eyes

By: Marjohn Sheikhi, MNA:Kimia Alizadeh, an 18-year-old taekwondoka, made history in Iran women’s sports as she became the first Iranian women to ever win a medal at the Olympic Games. The flame of Rio Olympics 2016 went out on Sunday, Aug. 21, with the Iranian squad packing up 8 medals as they returned home from…

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Iran’s Mardani fades Rio 2016 Olympics in golden round

Iran’s Mardani fades Rio 2016 Olympics in golden round

Iran’s Sajjad Mardani who had a good start in his first match ended up defeated in second round. Iran’s Sajjad Mardani was victorious over his Tongan rival Pita Taufatofua 16-1 in +80kg category in round of 16 to complete chain of good news on Saturday for Iranian camp. His match in quarterfinals was Saturday night…

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Ashourzadeh Iranian Taekwondo gold hopeful eliminated in surprise / Photo

Ashourzadeh Iranian Taekwondo gold hopeful eliminated in surprise / Photo

Much vaunted taekwondo star has taken Iranians by surprise of his untimely defeat in the very first round against Moroccan rival he thought was easy to win. Iran’s taekwondo would have been source of hope for the delegation for possible medals; however, on Wednesday, the first section of this hope was squandered only by defeat…

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