Iranian taekwondoka grabs bronze at WTF 2017 Grand Prix

EghtesadOnline: Iranian taekwondo fighter Sajjad Mardani received a bronze medal in World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) 2017 Grand Prix which is underway in London.

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24 October 2017

In the semi-final match, Mardani in the weight category of +80 kg was overpowered by his South Korean rival and ranked third.

In his first match, according to IRNA, he defeated Ivory Coast representative 11-0 and in the quarter finals hit Slovenia 21-9.

WTF 2017 Grand Prix is underway with the attendance of 205 fighters (103 male and 102 female) from 55 countries in Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London.