Afghan Taekwondo Athlete Downs Japanese Opponent, Reaches Next Round

(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghan national taekwondo athlete Ehsan Rahimi has defeated his Japanese opponent in the Taekwondo Championship and advanced to the next round.

The championship, which also serves as a qualification event for the Asian Games, is currently underway in Mongolia.

According to Afghanistan's national taekwondo team coach Bashir Taraki, Rahimi competed in the 54kg weight category and secured a 2–1 victory over his Japanese opponent, booking his place in the next round.

In a separate contest, Afghan athlete Ali Akbar Amiri, competing in the +87kg category, lost to his Chinese opponent and was eliminated from the competition.

Six Afghan athletes are participating in the championship.

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