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WTT Youth Contender Amman 2025:
Iranians collect double trophies in U17 boys’ event
Young Iranian table tennis players Faraz Shakiba and Mobin Amiri claimed a couple of trophies at the latest WTT Youth Contender event in Amman, Jordan.
Representing the country in the U17 boys singles contests, Shakiba came from behind to beat India’s Abhinandh Pradhivadhi 3-2 (8-11, 7-11, 11-7, 12-10, 16-14) in a thrilling last-four clash at the Orthodox Club Hall, but eventually settled for a runner-up finish after a 3-1 (11-8, 5-11, 12-10, 11-8) loss to Li Ki Ho of Hong Kong in the final showpiece.
Amiri, meanwhile, finished joint third alongside Pradhivadhi, following a straight-game setback (11-9, 11-9, 11-9) against the Hong Kong player.