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Iranian athlete Nedaei pockets gold at International Peace Cup 2018

Iranian kung fu practitioner Mohammad Nedaei

Iranian kung fu practitioner Mohammad Nedaei has displayed great physical and mental skills at the International Peace Cup 2018 in Armenia, and deservedly grabbed the gold medal at the international event.

Nedaei put a commendable show in his march to the final competition of the minus 70-kilogram weight category as he overcame opponents from Iraq, Armenia and Russia, and stood atop the podium.

The Islamic Republic of Iran, with 30 male and female representatives taking part in the event, landed in the first place overall and clinched the champion title.

Iranian kung fu practitioners pose for a group photograph at the Iranian Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia, on February 5, 2018.

The International Peace Cup 2018 kicked off in the Armenian capital city of Yerevan on February 2, and concluded on February 4.

The tournament reportedly attracted some of 250 kung fu practitioners from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Russia, Turkey and Uzbekistan.


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