TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Mehdi Hajimousaei of Iran claimed a gold medal at the 31st FISU World University Games Summer, officially known as the 2023 Summer Universiade, underway in China.

Hajimousaei defeated his American rival 2-0 in his first step in the men’s -54kg.

In the second stage, the Iranian taekwondo athlete beat his Indian rival to advance to the semifinal.

In the semifinal, he thrashed his Thai opponent 2-0 to face his Uzbek rival in the final.

Hajimousaei beat his Uzbek rival 2-0 in the final and gained the gold medal in the sporting event.

The 31st FISU World University Games Summer, officially known as the 2023 Summer Universiade, will run until August 3.

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