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Iranian fencing squad stands 1st in FIE Junior World Cup

Monday, 18 September 2017 8:03 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 18 September 2017 8:04 AM ]

The 2017 FIE Junior World Cup, organized by the Fencing Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was held in the Iranian capital city of Tehran on September 16 and 17. (Illustrative photo)

Iran’s national sabre fencing team has exhibited consummate skills and composure during 2017 Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE) Junior World Cup, and snatched the gold medal to emerge as the champion of the prestigious international sporting event.

The Iranian outfit, consisting of Amir Ahmad Amini, Nima Zahedi, Mohammad Hossein Abedini and Ahmad Reza Shahmiri, pulled off a 45-43 victory over the Belarusian squad at Shahid Afrasiabi Hall of Shahid Shiroudi Stadium in the Iranian capital city of Tehran, and struck the yellow metal.

Earlier, the Iranian team had defeated Germany with the same result in the quarter-final round, and progressed to the final contest.

In the bronze medal match, Italy defeated Iraq 45-34.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Amirahmad Amini could collect a bronze medal at men’s sabre individual category.

Sabre is a light cutting and thrusting weapon in the sport of fencing. In the sabre section, the entire body above the waist, except the weapon hand, is targeted. Hits with the entire blade or point are valid. Touches that land outside of the target area are not scored.

The 2017 FIE Junior World Cup, organized by the Fencing Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was held in the Iranian capital on September 16 and 17.

The tournament brought together a total of 32 fencers from 15 countries, including Belarus, Germany, Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kuwait and Romania.

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