Iranian archer Esmaeil Ebadi has
displayed his superiority by collecting a gold medal at the third
edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games in Indonesia.
On Friday, Ebadi recorded an impressive
performance in the final match of the men's individual compound section
at the Jakabaring Archery Field of the Indonesian city of Palembang, and
scored 145 points.
Amir Kazempour of Iran received the silver medal with a total score of 143 points.
The bronze medal in the men's individual compound section also went to another Iranian archer, Hamzeh Nekouei.
Moreover, Iranian sportswoman Minoo Abedi won a bronze medal in the
women's individual compound section on Friday. Her Malaysian opponents,
Nor Rizah Binti Ishak and Saritha Cham Nong, grabbed the gold and silver
medals respectively.
The 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games opened in Palembang on September 22, and will wrap up on October 1.
A total of 88 athletes are representing Iran in the competitions. Athletes from 55 countries are in action across 13 sports.
They are competing in archery, athletics, badminton, basketball,
beach volleyball, football, karate, swimming, taekwondo, tennis,
volleyball, weightlifting and wushu.
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