Iranian Judo Announces Formidable Youth and Junior Squads for Asian Championships
Iran is set to showcase its next generation of athletic talent as the national judo federation unveils the teams for the upcoming Asian Youth and Junior Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia. The selected athletes represent the nation’s strong commitment to excellence and development in international sports.
Tournament Schedule and Participation
The championships will commence with the Junior category events on September 10 and 11, featuring 199 judokas from 20 Asian nations. This will be immediately followed by the Youth category competitions on September 12 and 13, which will see 192 athletes from 18 countries vying for top honors on the mat.
Meet the Iranian Contenders
The Iranian teams feature a powerful roster of athletes poised to make their mark.
Junior Boys’ Team:
Coached by Mohammad Janabzadeh, the team includes:
- Abolfazl Nazari (-55 kg)
- Yasin Parhizgar (-60 kg)
- Sobhan Hakimi (-73 kg)
- Amirhossein Nazari (-90 kg)
- Mohammad Poria Banaeian and Ali Asghar Malekzadeh (+90 kg)
Junior Girls’ Team:
- Samira Khakhkhah (-63 kg)
- Mehna Kamgooyi (-70 kg)
Youth Boys’ Team:
Under the leadership of Head Coach Ayub Rostami, the squad features:
- Hossein Bakhshi or Amirhossein Valizadeh (-73 kg)
- Matin Yaghoobkash (-81 kg)
- Amir Abbas Choopan (-90 kg)
- Alireza Nikseresht and Mohammad Mehdi Elmi (-100 kg)
Youth Girls’ Team:
Coached by Masoumeh Jafari, the team will be represented by:
- Hanieh Abbaszadeh (-57 kg)
- Mahshid Safari (-63 kg)
Leadership and Support
The delegation will be supported by Rashad Mammadov, who will serve as the Technical Manager for both the youth and junior national teams throughout the tournament. This experienced leadership underscores Iran’s strategic approach to nurturing its athletic prowess and achieving success on the continental stage.
