Mobina Nematzadeh Triumphs in Women's Taekwondo -49kg Quarterfinal at Paris 2024

The Women's -49kg Quarterfinal in Taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Olympics showcased a fierce battle between two talented athletes: Mobina Nematzadeh from Iran and Adriana Cerezo Iglesias from Spain. The match took place on August 7, 2024, at the Grand Palais.

Mobina Nematzadeh, who entered the quarterfinals with a seeding of 7, put on an impressive display of skill and strategy throughout the match. In the first round, she quickly established her dominance by scoring 2 points, while her opponent, Cerezo Iglesias, managed to secure only 1 point. The first round ended with Nematzadeh leading 2-1.

As the second round commenced, Nematzadeh continued to press her advantage, showcasing excellent technique and agility. She scored an additional 7 points, bringing her total to 9, while Cerezo Iglesias struggled to keep pace, adding only 2 points to her score by the end of the round. The final score was 9-3 in favor of Nematzadeh, who celebrated her victory with a triumphant pose.

This match not only highlighted Nematzadeh's skill but also her resilience and determination, as she fought through the quarterfinals to secure her spot in the semifinals. The match was officiated by a diverse panel of judges, including May Elsayed from Egypt and Alissa Juman from Canada, ensuring a fair and professional contest.

With this victory, Mobina Nematzadeh has proven herself a formidable competitor in taekwondo, and fans eagerly anticipate her performance in the upcoming rounds of the competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics.