Arian Salimi Dominates Carlos Sansores in Men +80kg Taekwondo Quarterfinal at Paris 2024

The Men +80kg Quarterfinals in Taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Olympics showcased an intense battle between Arian Salimi from Iran and Carlos Sansores from Mexico. Scheduled on August 10, 2024, this highly anticipated match took place at the Grand Palais, drawing significant attention from fans and spectators alike.

From the start of the match, Salimi demonstrated exceptional skill and strategy. He quickly gained the upper hand, scoring two points in the first round against Sansores' one point. The first round ended with the score at 2-1 in favor of Salimi.

The second round saw Salimi further solidify his lead, accumulating four additional points, while Sansores struggled to keep up, scoring only one point. The end of the second round saw the score at 6-2, with Salimi firmly in control.

As the match progressed into the third round, Salimi continued to dominate the scoring, showcasing his agility and technical prowess. He scored an impressive 12 points while Sansores managed only two, leading to a final score of 18-4 in favor of Salimi. This victory not only secured Salimi a place in the semifinals but also underscored his status as a formidable contender in the Taekwondo discipline.

The match was officiated by a diverse panel of judges, including Denis Kim from Russia, Nichola White from Australia, and Andriy Starkov from Ukraine, ensuring a fair and competitive environment.

This quarterfinal victory marks a significant achievement for Arian Salimi, who is now one step closer to Olympic glory. As he prepares for the semifinals, all eyes will be on him to see if he can continue his impressive run at the Paris 2024 Olympics.