Tareg Hamedi, the Saudi Arabian karateka, is set to transition to mixed martial arts after the 2024 Olympics. Read about Hamedi’s journey and the controversy surrounding his Olympic performance.
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| Tareg Hamedi, the Saudi Arabian karateka, is set to make a transition to mixed martial arts following the 2024 Olympic games. This move comes after Hamedi signed with Ali Abdelaziz’s Dominance MMA Management, signaling his commitment to the new venture. Hamedi’s impressive career in karate includes winning a silver medal at the 2020 Olympics. However, controversy surrounded his performance as many believed he was robbed of a gold medal. Despite this setback, Hamedi remains determined to claim a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics before embarking on his mixed martial arts journey. The 25-year-old athlete’s destination for his MMA career is yet to be announced. Adam Kovacs, the president of Karate Combat, expressed his support for Tareg Hamedi and his belief that the athlete was unjustly denied the gold medal. Kovacs stated that they are committed to rectifying the situation and allowing Hamedi and Ganjzadeh to compete against each other under full-contact rules. In an unprecedented move, Karate Combat plans to offer a solid gold medal as a prize, equivalent in weight to an Olympic medal but with a considerably higher cash value. While Sajjad Ganjzadeh is already under contract with Karate Combat, negotiations are ongoing to secure Hamedi’s participation in the bout. The combat sports world eagerly awaits the resolution of this dispute and the opportunity to witness these two talented athletes face off. Stay tuned for more updates on Tareg Hamedi’s journey as he prepares to leave his mark on the world of mixed martial arts after the 2024 Olympics. |
Tareg Hamedi’s Journey to Mixed Martial Arts
Tareg Hamedi, the Saudi Arabian karateka, is set to make a transition to mixed martial arts following the 2024 Olympic games. This move comes after Hamedi signed with Ali Abdelaziz’s Dominance MMA Management, signaling his commitment to the new venture.
Hamedi’s impressive career in karate includes winning a silver medal at the 2020 Olympics. However, controversy surrounded his performance as many believed he was robbed of a gold medal. In the gold medal match, Hamedi executed a spectacular head kick that rendered his opponent, Sajjad Ganjzadeh, unconscious. Unfortunately, Hamedi was disqualified due to the forcefulness of the kick.
Despite this setback, Hamedi remains determined to claim a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics before embarking on his mixed martial arts journey. The 25-year-old athlete’s destination for his MMA career is yet to be announced.
Karate Combat President Supports Hamedi
Adam Kovacs, the president of Karate Combat, expressed his support for Tareg Hamedi and his belief that the athlete was unjustly denied the gold medal. Kovacs stated that they are committed to rectifying the situation and allowing Hamedi and Ganjzadeh to compete against each other under full-contact rules. In an unprecedented move, Karate Combat plans to offer a solid gold medal as a prize, equivalent in weight to an Olympic medal but with a considerably higher cash value.
While Sajjad Ganjzadeh is already under contract with Karate Combat, negotiations are ongoing to secure Hamedi’s participation in the bout. The combat sports world eagerly awaits the resolution of this dispute and the opportunity to witness these two talented athletes face off.
Stay tuned for more updates on Tareg Hamedi’s journey as he prepares to leave his mark on the world of mixed martial arts after the 2024 Olympics.
