Iranian fencer Hosseini wins Gymnasiade gold
Iranian fencer Seyyed Sadra Hosseini finished his campaign at the 2024 Gymnasiade – International School Sports Games – on a high note by winning a gold medal in Bahrain.
Hosseini defeated an Omani opponent in Monday’s final to walk away with the ultimate prize in the boys’ foil contests.
There was further glory for the Iranians on Day 4 of the Games in other sports as Arman Elahi (48kg), Reza Shamsipour (65kg), Arsham Vahabian (71kg), Reza Afshar (80kg), Amirhossein Naqdalipour (110kg) all won the gold medals of their respective weight classes in freestyle wrestling.
Sam Sayyar settled for the 60kg silver after a final loss to an Azerbaijani wrestler, while Benyamin Ashofteh took a consolation bronze in the 45kg contests.
In taekwondo, Aida Najandnia and Rojan Goudarzi grabbed two gold medals in the girls’ competitions, with Parnian Moradi and Sheida Mohammadi winning a couple of bronzes.
Amirreza Roueintan and Amirreza Rahmanizadeh claimed the titles in the taekwondo boys’ event.
Iran is represented by 120 contestants in eight sporting events across the 10 days of action the Persian Gulf kingdom.
Participated by athletes from 71 countries, the 19th edition of the International School Sport Federation’s flagship event features 26 sports, including four para sports.