Chilean Karate Athlete Rodrigo Rojas Enjoys Iranian Hospitality

Rojas is training with the Iranian karate fighters to prepare for the 2019 Pan American Games which will be held from July 26 to August 11 in Lima, capital of Peru.

“I am here in Iran to train with Iranian karate athletes since I’m preparing for the Pan American Games which serve as 2020 Olympic Games qualification,” Rojas said in an interview with the Tasnim news agency.

“Iranian karate athletes are well-known in the world. I am here for the second time and I want to thank the Iran karate federation and Iranian athletes for taking me into consideration. The Iranian athletes are very friendly,” the +84kg karat athlete stated.

“Sajjad Ganjzadeh is undoubtedly one of the best karate fighters in the world. He could win a medal in each tournament. In my opinion, Sajjad is able to get a medal in the 2020 Olympic Games. I will win a medal at Olympics if I earn a quota place,” the Chilean added.

“I’ve traveled to 30 countries and I have to say I am interested in Iranian culture. We have different rules in Chile and Iran and I was honestly afraid of being in your country but I traveled to Iran after consulting with some of world’s karate athletes and they told me Iran is a safe and secure country,” Rojas said.

“Iran is a beautiful country and the Iranian people are so kind and hospitable. I enjoy to be here to practice with the Iranian karate athletes,” he concluded.