Mojtaba Abedini
Iranian Olympic fencer
Born
August 11th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Iran
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Competed in fencing for Iran at the 2012 London Olympics in the men's individual foil event. Achieved significant success at the Asian level, earning several medals in various championships. Demonstrated skill and agility in both individual and team formats, contributing to the country's standing in the sport. Participated in international competitions, enhancing the profile of Iranian fencing on the global stage.
Competed in the 2012 London Olympics
Won medals at Asian Fencing Championships
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