Tarek Hamdi Has Won The First Saudi Medal At The Tokyo Olympics
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.
Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 to the final 🔥#Tokyo2020 #طوكيو_2020 #طارق_حامدي pic.twitter.com/sAwup02MMx
— Hussam Khojah (@hussamkhojah) August 7, 2021
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.
