Iranian Boxers Win Silver in Asiad


Iranian Boxers Win Silver in Asiad

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian boxers claimed two silver medals in the 2014 Asian Games underway in Incheon, South Korea.

Ali Mazaheri was defeated against Anton Pinchuk from Kazakhstan 3-0 in the men’s 91kg and snatched the silver medal.

Jasem Delavari also lost to Ivan Dychko from Kazakhstan 3-0 in the men's super heavy weight and claimed the silver medal.

Some 9,500 athletes from 45 countries are competing at the Games, the world's second-biggest multi-sport event after the summer Olympics, with 439 gold medals in 36 sports up for grabs.

Iran has participated in the games with 276 athletes in 22 sports.

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