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Iranian karate team ranks 2nd in Spain world champs

Iranian karate team ranks 2nd in Spain world champs

The event was held in cadet, youth and adult fields and with the attendance of 950 karate fighters from 29 countries in Barcelona, Spain.In team kumite section, Iran received a silver medal.Iran was also selected as deputy head of Asia karate.Iranian representatives also snatched several colorful medals in individual and …

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Iranian taekwondokas snatch 1 gold, 2 bronze medals

Iranian taekwondokas snatch 1 gold, 2 bronze medals

The 25th round of World Taekwondo kicked off on Saturday and is underway for four days.In Nopi Chagi field, Iranian male athlete Mohsen Panahi received a gold medal and in female section Leila Keshavarz snatched a bronze medal.In Team Creative Poomsae, Iranian fighters bagged a bronze medal.9376**1771 www.irna.ir

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Iran billiards player ranks third in World Games

Iran billiards player ranks third in World Games

According to the public relations office of Bowling, Billiards and Bows Federation, the Iranian player after being defeated by his British rival, advanced third place play-off.In the third place play-off, Vahedi overpowered a rival from China 3-2 and seized a bronze medal. He had earlier hit players from Switzerland and …

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Iranian triathlon athlete bags bronze medal in Kazakhstan

Iranian triathlon athlete bags bronze medal in Kazakhstan

According to triathlon federation, the event was held today with the attendance of male and female athletes from Asian and European countries in Astana, Kazakhstan.After International Triathlon Union (ITU) approved Iranian athletes' dress code, Iranian athletes received historic titles. It was the first time that the Iranian female athletes participated …

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Iranian female karate fighters shine in int'l champs

Iranian female karate fighters shine in int'l champs

Some 283 athletes in 87 weight categories participated in the event.Athletes from Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and Iraq attended the two-day competitions.Iran team (A) ranked first in kata and Kumite sections and Azerbaijan and Iraq stood on the second and third places, respectively.Kyokushin is a style of stand-up, full contact karate, founded …

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Iran U-20 volleyball team advances Asian quarter finals

Iran U-20 volleyball team advances Asian quarter finals

Iran is scheduled to stand against Indonesia in the next step.The 19th edition of the Asian Men's Volleyball Championship started in Indonesia on July 24.The Asian Men's Volleyball Championship is an international volleyball competition in Asia and Oceania contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Asian …

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Iran squad snatches 28 medals in Turkey Deaflympics

Iran squad snatches 28 medals in Turkey Deaflympics

Iran's medals include four gold, eight silver and 16 bronze.The medals have been won in various fields such as judo, wrestling, track-and-field, karate, shooting and discus throw.The 23rd Summer Deaflympics kicked off with the attendance of 107 Iranian deaf athletes in 13 sport fields on July 18. The competitions will …

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Iran, Azerbaijan promote sports cooperation

Iran, Azerbaijan promote sports cooperation

Azizov made the remarks Friday on the sidelines of international Kyokushin karate competitions which were held in Astara city, Gilan province.He expressed hope for further cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan to result in holding international competitions.International Kyokushin Karate Competitions were held with the attendance of Iran, Azerbaijan Iraq and Afghanistan. …

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Iranian weightlifters top in Asian champs

Iranian weightlifters top in Asian champs

During the fifth day of the event which was also the last day, athletes competed in 85kg, 94kg, and +94kg, 105kg and +105kg weight categories.2017 Asian Youth & Junior Men's & Women's Weightlifting Championships was held on July 21-29 in Nepal.According to the tournament website, gold, silver and bronze medals …

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