Mehrnegar Ahmadi of Iran defeats Mana Sawaki of Japan (Photo WKF)
Iran continued their domination of the Karate One Series A in Tbilisi, winning two more gold medals on the final day of competition. The Iranians topped the table with six gold medals.
Female Kumite -61 Kg: Mehrnegar Ahmadi Takes Gold
Mehrnegar Ahmadi of Iran claimed the gold medal in the Female Kumite -61 kg category after a solid 7-3 win over Mana Sawaki of Japan. Ahmadi controlled the match from the early stages, using fast entries and clean techniques to build a clear lead. Ahmadi managed the distance well and closed out the bout with confidence, giving Iran one more title in the event.
Female Kumite -68 Kg: Aleksandra Meshkova Dominates Final
Aleksandra Meshkova, competing under the WKF-1 flag, secured gold in the Female Kumite -68 kg division with a 6-2 victory over Tamara Zivkovic of Serbia. Meshkova showed strong timing and effective counterattacks, scoring consistently throughout the match.
Male Kumite -75 Kg: Hesham Abdelgawad Delivers for Egypt
Egypt’s Hesham Abdelgawad captured the Male Kumite -75 kg title after defeating Gadzhi Gadzhiev of WKF-1 by a 5-2 scoreline. Abdelgawad remained calm under pressure and capitalised on Gadzhiev’s forward movement with well-timed counters.
Male Kumite -84 Kg: Ali Asghar Asiabari Finishes Strong
Ali Asghar Asiabari of Iran completed the event with a gold medal in the Male Kumite -84 kg category, beating Djordje Salapura of Serbia 4-1. Asiabari relied on sharp movement and accurate scoring to take control early, sealing Iran’s second gold of the day to end the tournament on a high note for the Iranian delegation.
