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Iranian boxers win four medals in Belt and Road tournament
Iranians bagged four medals – including double silvers – at the 2025 Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Exchange Tournament in Urumqi, China.
In the 75kg category, Mehrshad Sharafatmand made an impressive run to the final showpiece of the 75kg class, only to settle for a silver after suffering defeat against an opponent from Kazakhstan.
Amirali Fatahian added a second silver to Iran’s medal haul in the 80kg category – courtesy of a final defeat against an Indian boxer.
Zobeir Isazehi (50kg) and Matin Chamanpa (54kg), meanwhile, finished their campaigns with a bronze following last-four setbacks against Indian opponents.
The competition featured 32 teams from 20 countries.