Iran's Savate Team Wins Two Bronze Medals at World Championships
Iranian national savate athletes secured two bronze medals at the 2026 World Championships held in France, according to IRNA.
Iran's national savate team has won two bronze medals at the 2026 World Championships held in France, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
According to the Tehran-based state news agency, the medals were secured by Iranian competitors in the sport of savate, a French martial art also known as French boxing that combines kicking and punching techniques.
IRNA did not immediately provide further details on the specific weight categories, the names of the medal-winning athletes, or the exact host city in France where the championships took place.
The report highlights continued participation by Iranian athletes in international combat sports competitions.
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