Iran Wins Bronze at Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing C’ship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s sabre team claimed a bronze medal at the Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship underway in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday.
The Iranian team, consisting of Shahriar Golzar, Miad Abedini and Amir Hossein Shaker, failed to book a place in the final match after losing to South Korea 45-32.
Iran had defeated host Jordan 45-36 and Chinese Taipei 45-37 before losing to the Korean team.
The Sabre is one of the three disciplines of modern fencing. The sabre weapon is for thrusting and cutting with both the cutting edge and the back of the blade.
Iran has participated in the competition with 10 fencers.