Iran taekwondokas bag silver, bronze at Manchester Grand Prix

Tehran, Oct 20, IRNA – Iranian taekwondokas Sajjad Mardani and Mir Hashem Hosseini received bronze and silver medals respectively at 2018 Grand Prix Manchester. In -68 weight category, Hosseini defeated China and South Korea. In quarter finals, he hit Jordan and advanced to semi-final match. In semi-final stage, he overpowered UK rival and advanced to final match. Hosseinin was injured in the final match and received a silver medal. In +80 kg, Mardani defeated Brazilian and Kazakh fighters. He also overshined Croatian rival 8-4. In the semi-final match, Mardani stood against Russian fighter and grabbed a bronze medal. The 2018 Grand Prix Manchester continues until October 21. 9376**1771 Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish