Iran karateka advances to Paris league finals

Tehran, Jan 26, IRNA – Iranian female karate fighter Hamideh Abbasali advanced to final stage of the World Karate Premier League underway in Paris, France. The World Karate Premier League got underway in presence of 703 fighters from 92 countries. The event will also bring international federation's ranking in line with receiving 2020 Tokyo Olympic quota. Iran has participated in the event in male and female category. Hamideh Abbasali has so far defeated rivals from Denmark, Slovakia, France and Bulgaria. She will stand against Turkish fighter to receive gold medal in the final match. Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish