Tarek Hamdi Has Won The First Saudi Medal At The Tokyo Olympics

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It has happened! The last remaining Saudi to be taking part in the Olympics has won a medal!

Tarek Hamdihas won a silver medal at the Men’s Karate Kumite +75kg at Tokyo 2020

In a heartbreaking end, karateka Tarek Hamedi, is bringing home a silver Olympic medal after being disqualified from the men’s over-75kg final due to a penalty.

Hamedi was leading on points when he threw a kick that resulted in a penalty.

His opponent, Saajag Ganzjadeh, from Iran has been awarded gold. as default.

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