Hangzhou, IRNA – Mahdi Hajimousaei has snatched a silver medal in the taekwondo competitions of the Hangzhou Asian Games.

Iran’s Hajimousaei fell short against South Korea's Jang Jun 2-0 in the men's -58kg weight class on Monday.

Iran's Mobina Nematzadeh claimed bronze medal in the women's -49kg weight class in the taekwondo competitions of the event.

The competition was held at the Lin'an Sports Culture & Exhibition Center in Hangzhou, China.

The 2022 Asian Games also known as Hangzhou 2022 is a continental multi-sport event currently being held from 23 September to 8 October 2023 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Iran has sent 289 male and female athletes to the Games in 34 sports divisions.

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