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Iran karate fighters rank 1st in kumite category

Some 1,117 karate fighters from 140 countries participated in the event.

During the first match, Saleh Abazari was overpowered 2-0.

Meanwhile, Bahman Asgari who had earlier received a gold medal in -75 kg weight category was defeated by Turkish rival.

The third Iranian representative Zabihollah Pourshib hit the rival 2-0.

During the 4th match, Mahdi Khodabakhshi drew 2-2.

Finally, Iran's Sajjad Ganjzadeh hit Turkish fighter 4-0.

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