Iran’s Salimi Wins Bronze at 2023 World Taekwondo Championships

Arian Salimi of Iran claimed a bronze medal at the 2023 World Taekwondo Championships on Wednesday.

In the men’s-87kg, Sanghyun Kang from South Korea won the gold, beating Croat representative Ivan Sapina in the final match.

The bronze medals were shared by Salimi and Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) Artsiom Plonis.

Matin Rezaei of Iran had previously won a bronze medal in the -68kg weight class.

The 2023 World Taekwondo Championships are the 26th edition of the World Taekwondo Championships being held in Baku, Azerbaijan from May 29 to June 4.