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Amir Sedighi re-elected as Iran wushu president

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July 3, 2024 - 12:17

TEHRAN – Amir Sedighi was elected as head of Iran Wushu Federation on Wednesday.

In the presidential elections held at the Iran’s Academy Olympic, Sedighi was re-elected for a four-year term till 2028 by receiving 49 votes out of 50 votes.

Wushu has been gaining popularity in Iran, where about 200,000 people practice China's martial arts.

Iranian athletes won two gold medals, four silvers and one bronze at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Wushu is not an Olympic sport.

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