Two Afghan taekwondo athletes returned home on Tuesday with three gold medals from the Asian Championship Cup held in China.
The competition, which took place in Yunnan, China, featured 254 athletes from five Central Asian countries.
Samir Rahmani claimed the gold medal in the 58 kg weight category, defeating his Chinese opponent. Rahmani distinguished himself by winning two gold medals in the tournament.
In the 62 kg weight category, Ali Akbar Rezaei also secured a gold medal by overcoming his Chinese competitor.
Officials from the National Olympic Committee and the Physical Education and Sports Directorate reported that the tournament lasted three days.
