TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) � Iran�s Mohammad Kazemi has managed to claim the title at 27th Fajr Open in Tehran.


Held in 4 weight categories, the G-1 Tournament has brought together almost 50 representatives of Iran, Armenia, Brazil, India, Iraq, Libya, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Afghanistan.

Mohammad Kazemi of Iran managed to come first in -58kg weight group followed by the Afghan rival who stood on the second podium.

Meanwhile, Yousif Ben Shariha of Libya and Iran�s other representative Hadi Tiranvalipour jointly received the bronze medal.

Also in -80kg weight group, the Russian taekwondo practitioner became the champion while Amir Hoseein Sasan of Iran won the silver medal followed by Iran�s Vahid Isabiglo as well as Pourian Erfanian who bagged bronze.

Competitors at -68 and +80kg categories will meet rivals today on the second day of the tournament on Sunday May 08.

Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of 27th Fajr Open can add 10, 6 and 3.6 points, respectivelyto the ranking of participating athletes.

The 27th Fajr Open is underway from 6-8 May 2016 in Taekwondo House, Tehran.

By Mehr News Agency