Tokyo Olympics: Tunisia’s Jendoubi Wins Silver Medal in Taekwondo

Published July 24th, 2021 - 02:42 GMT
Tunisia's Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi celebrates with his silver medal on the podium after winning the taekwondo men's -58kg gold medal bout during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Tokyo on July 24, 2021. (Photo: AFP)
Tunisia's Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi celebrates with his silver medal on the podium after winning the taekwondo men's -58kg gold medal bout during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Tokyo on July 24, 2021. (Photo: AFP)

Tunisia's Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi secured the silver medal after losing in the men's Taekwondo 58kg category final to Italy's Vito Dell'Aquila at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

It is the first Arab medal in this year's Olympics.

The Italian won the final 16-12 following a thrilling encounter earning him the gold medal.

Jendoubi 's road to the final

The 19-year-old star reached the final after defeating South Korea's Jang Jun 25-19 in the semi-final, whereas Dell'Aquila beat Argentina's Lucas Guzman 29-10.

In the quarter-finals, the Tunisian dispatched Ethiopia's Solomon Demse 32 (PTG)-9.

Tunisia has 63 competitors in 16 sports.

The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo from July 24 to August 8.
Jendoubi wins silver in Tokyo Olympics (Albawaba)

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