Head of Boxing Board of Lorestan Province, western Iran, Shahab Khaki said that two boxers from this province have participated in Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships 2021 held in Dubai.
Abolfazl Faridi in 63.5 kilogram junior category was defeated by Indian Van Shai in semifinal and won the bronze medal.
In 81 kilogram youth category, Mohammad Mahdi Mesbahi was stopped by his Kazakhstani rival and received the bronze medal.
Khaki said that Iran’s team in the competitions has secured seven bronze medals and three of 10 Iranian boxers have reached the final stage.
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