Bronze Medal for Iraq at the Asian Boxing Championship

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  • 7-09-2024, 11:36
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    Baghdad – INA

     

    Iraqi junior boxer Youssef Saad secured a bronze medal in the 63 kg category at the Asian Championship in Abu Dhabi, UAE, after a narrow semi-final loss to an Iranian opponent, 3-2.
     
    Dr. Ali Moussa, Secretary-General of the Iraqi Boxing Federation, stated that Saad reached the semi-finals after winning three bouts, including a decisive 4-1 victory over his Chinese Taipei rival.

    Moussa lauded Saad as a rising talent in Iraqi boxing, highlighting his dominance in local competitions for the past four years and his ongoing training to enhance his skills for future regional and Asian events.

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