Iran karate squad earns 1 gold, 1 bronze at Armenia champs

The event was held with the attendance of 700 karatekas from 24 countries in Yerevan, Armenia on April 7-8.

Iranian fighters Alireza Namdar Shahi and Ehsan Piraei received gold and silver medals, respectively.

Karate is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom. It developed from the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts under the influence of Chinese martial arts, particularly Fujian White Crane.

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