Afghanistan, March 23 -- Farzad Mansouri, a former national taekwondo athlete from Afghanistan, won a gold medal under the Refugee Flag at the English Open competition held in Manchester, England.
The 23-year-old Afghan taekwondo practitioner advanced to the final after defeating opponents from Mexico and the UK. In the final match of the men's -80 kg weight category, Mansouri triumphed over his Puerto Rican rival, claiming the championship title.
In an interview with Tolo News, Mansouri discussed the significance of this victory for both himself and the refugee community. Just a few days prior, he had also achieved a remarkable performance at the Belgium Open, where he earned a silver medal.
The English Open is one of the most prestigio...