Iranian jujitsu teams finish runner-up in Asian championship
The Iranian men’s and women’s national jujitsu teams have finished in the second place overall in the first edition of the Asian Jujitsu Championship in Turkmenistan.
The Islamic Republic of Iran collected two gold, five silver, and four bronze medals and stood behind the host nation at the conclusion of the six-day-long competitions in the Turkmen capital city of Ashgabat. Thailand secured the third place.
On Monday, Iranian brothers Hamid and Majid Joursaei snatched two gold medals in the individual kata division.
Earlier, Masoud Hassanzadeh had picked up two silver medals for Iran in the over 94-kilogram and open divisions.
Amir Hossein Khademian landed second in his final over 66-kilogram and open encounters, and added two more silver medals to Iran’s tally at the sporting event.
Mohsen Hamidi and Mohammad Mansouri also settled for bronze in the minus 94-kilogram and minus 77-kigroam sections.
Additionally, Soudeh Kamandan won a silver medal in the women’s minus 63-kilogram division, and a bronze in open contests.
Nasrin Mohammadi earned a bronze medal in the women’s over 70-kilogram class as well.
The first edition of the Asian Jujitsu Championship started in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on December 7 and wrapped up on December 12, 2016.
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