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Speaking to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on the sidelines of the event, Escalante said the competitions enjoy good quality.
The World Karate Federation has chosen the best referees for these competitions, he said.
Referring to the fact that nine referees are members of World Federation Commission, he said that Iranian referees have special position in world karate.
Iran has also received five Olympic quotas, Escalante added.
The 14th International Solidarity & Friendship Karate Male Championship is underway in Orumiyeh with the attendance of 300 athletes from Iran, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, the Netherlands, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, India, Turkey and the US.
Presidents of federations of France, Turkey, Azerbaijan and heads of Belgium, Denmark and Norway referee commissions have also attended the event as especial guests.
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