fbpx
Connect with us

Social Stories

Iranian Para-Karate Athlete Celebrates Gold Medal in Melaka With Opponent in Touching Video

Published

feat image heartwarming para karate
Source: Twitter & Reddit

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

The second edition of the Asian Para-Karate Championships took place in Melaka recently, as part of the 2023 Asian Karate Federation (AKF) Senior Championships.

One of the highlights of the Championships has got to be the match between Farzad Safari, representing Iran against his opponent from Saudi Arabia for the gold medal.

Screenshot 2023 07 28 at 4.26.51 PM
Source: Reddit

Farzad Safari won the match against his Saudi opponent and sealed the Iranian contingent’s team title win in the championships.

Screenshot 2023 07 28 at 4.27.13 PM
Source: Reddit

However, it was what happened at the end of the match that truly captured the hearts and minds of spectators, as in a gesture of altruism and sportsmanship, the Para-Karate athlete went over to his opponent to celebrate together.

Screenshot 2023 07 28 at 4.27.31 PM
Source: Reddit

The heartwarming video has since gone viral including making it to the top page of Reddit when posted in the r/HumanBeingBros subreddit. You can watch the video here:

Many were touched by the sincerity and genuine kindness of the para-athlete despite his mental developmental disability.

Screenshot 2023 07 28 at 4.28.08 PM
Source: Twitter

In the video, Farzad Safari can be seen going towards his defeated opponent when the match was called in his favour and raising his hand to show that his Saudi counterpart is a winner too.

Screenshot 2023 07 28 at 4.28.26 PM
Source: Twitter

Farzad Safari then hugged his opponent and both took a photo together with their hands raised victoriously.

Here’s another angle of the celebration recorded from the viewpoint of a spectator:

 

The championships concluded on 23 July and were held in Malaysia and was held at the Melaka International Trade Centre in Melaka.

The AKF Senior Championships saw a total of 388 karate practitioners from 32 countries, including India, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Thailand compete in the 3-day tournament.

What a wholesome video! Both Para-Karate athletes showed us what sportsmanship truly means and we hope that they continue to find success and have fun in the ring <3

 

Also read: 13yo Sabah Girl With End Stage Renal Failure Lives Her Dream of Modelling in Touching Photoshoot

My Post 1 2023 06 29T103917.904

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

collage 76 collage 76
News2 hours ago

Viral Corn Seller Arrested by PDRM Despite Public Apology, His Indonesian Wife Also Detained

Despite his apology on Sunday night (February 16), the viral corn seller in Sepang who used a racial slur against...

collage 59 1 collage 59 1
News2 hours ago

“It’s a worrying trend” – MOT & KPDN in Talks to Ban the Sale of “Dummy Buckles” in the Market

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) are discussing banning the...

collage 57 1 collage 57 1
News5 hours ago

US Plane With 80 Passengers Flips Upside Down & Crashes at Canadian Airport While Trying to Land

A Delta Air Lines plane skidded off the runway and flipped over while landing at Pearson International Airport in Toronto...

collage 73 collage 73
News7 hours ago

Indian Woman Allegedly Kills & Dismembers Own Son Due to His Disturbing Sexual Tendencies

A man in New Delhi, India is said to have sexually assaulted his aunt. This indecent behaviour resulted in his...

collage 54 1 collage 54 1
News8 hours ago

Setia Alam Mall Shooter Tracked Down & Killed in Police Shootout at Pulau Ketam Hotel

Previously, a shooting went down at a shopping mall in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, around 10 PM, throwing the place...

My Post 1 2025 02 17T172100.668 My Post 1 2025 02 17T172100.668
News1 day ago

Fire at Pattaya Cannabis Cultivation Centre Leaves Residents & Tourists in “High Spirits”

The popular city of Pattaya, Thailand, allegedly heard echoes of laughter on February 13 (Thursday), following a fire at a...

collage 53 1 collage 53 1
News1 day ago

SJKC Schools in 2 States Have ZERO Chinese Pupils Enrolled in Year 1, Rely on Other Races to Survive

A Chinese primary school in central Johor and Perlis are now relying on students from other ethnic groups for support...

My Post 1 2025 02 17T154547.905 My Post 1 2025 02 17T154547.905
News1 day ago

PDRM: Court Held British Man’s Passport After RM7 Parking Dispute Until Case Was Classified as DNAA

Last week, it was reported that a British tourist claimed to be stuck in Malaysia following a parking lot dispute...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY