TEHRAN - An Iranian national badminton player secured the silver medal after being defeated in the final match of the Uganda International Series.
Ali Hayati—having overcome four opponents to reach the final—faced a representative from Myanmar on Sunday in his fifth match of the tournament.
In the match, which lasted three games, the Iranian player won the first game 21–19 but lost the subsequent two games 21–13 and 21–12; ultimately, he fell 2–1, missing out on the gold medal and settling for silver.
The Uganda International Series began on October 1; Hayati advanced to the final through a strong performance, ultimately finishing as the tournament’s runner-up.