Islamabad, Pakistan – Iran emerged as the champion in the men’s category, while Saudi Arabia claimed the women’s title at the 7th Combaxx Asian International Open Taekwondo Championship. Pakistan secured second place in both categories, with Egypt taking third.

Individual Honours

  • Best Male Athlete: Mahdi Haji Mousaei (Iran)
  • Best Female Athlete: Dunya Ali Abutaleb (Saudi Arabia)
  • Best Coach: Qurban (Saudi Arabia) and Mohammad Azizi (Iran)
  • Outstanding Fighting Spirit: Hamza Saeed (Pakistan) and Iman Kanoute (Mali)

2024 Asia Open Khyurogi Taekwondo Championship: Pakistan’s Shahzaib Khan Strikes Gold

Final Day Results

  • Men’s 63kg: Mahdi Haji Mousaei (Iran) defeated Nauman Khan (Pakistan) 2-0
  • Men’s 80kg: Abdurakhmon (Kazakhstan) defeated Mazhar Abbas (Pakistan) 2-0
  • Women’s 53kg: Dunya Ali Abutaleb (Saudi Arabia) defeated Naqsh Hamdani (Pakistan)
  • Women’s -67kg: Styliani Marentaki (Greece) defeated Iman Kanoute (Mali) 2-0

The championship, held at the Liaquat Gymnasium in Islamabad, featured top athletes from across Asia, showcasing their skills and competing for top honors.