TEHRAN – Iranian athletes won three medals at the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League held in Paris, France.
Sara Bahmanyar seized a gold by beating her compatriot Masoumeh Mohsenian 6-3 in the final match of the Female Kumite -50kg.
Iranian karate athlete Ali Meskini also beat Albanian athlete Orges Arifi 9-6 in the Male Kumite -60kg third-place match.
The tournament brought nearly 400 athletes from about 70 countries together in Paris from January 24 to 26.
The tournament has consistently served as a platform for exceptional talent, solidifying its position as one of the sport’s flagship events.
The city of Hangzhou, China, is set to host the second tournament of the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League season from March 14 to 16.