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Historic gold for Iran as teen fencer wins World Cup title

Friday, 13 February 2026 5:17 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 13 February 2026 5:17 AM ]

Young Iranian fencer Hesam Moradi Anghaneh poses for a photo after winning a historic gold medal at the Cadet Men’s Sabre Individual World Cup in Dakar, Senegal. (Photo by IRI Fencing Federation)

Iran claimed a historic gold medal at the Cadet Men’s Sabre Individual World Cup in Dakar, Senegal, as 16-year-old Hesam Moradi Anghaneh stood on top of the podium.

Moradi delivered a landmark performance at the Coupe du Monde event held on Thursday. Competing in the cadet category, he became the first Iranian fencer in history to win a gold medal at a World Cup in this age group.

The Iranian national team had traveled to Dakar to compete in both the cadet and junior divisions. The breakthrough came in the men’s sabre individual event.

Moradi defeated Ecuador’s Jose Daniel Valencia Olmedo, 15–12, in the final bout to secure the title.

The 15-year-old Ecuadorian finished with silver, while Nathan Munguia of Mexico claimed bronze.

The Iranian team is coached by Farzad Baher, a member of the national fencing team who has won multiple trophies in continental events.

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