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Hadi Saei

Iran's first gold medalist at 2008 Olympics

Earlier this morning, at 9:00 am EST, Hadi SAEI of IRAN won the first Gold Medal of IRAN in the Beijing Olympics. He won the Gold Medal by defeating his Italian opponent, Mauro SARMIENTO, in the final match of the 80 kg division of TAEKWONDO. This is Hadi's third Olympic Medal. He won a Gold in 2004, and a Bronze in 2000. I have included two (2) videos here: His Gold Medal Match, and The Medal Presentation Ceremony. Hope you enjoy them. Also see videos of his victories in earlier rounds in Beijing.

Gold Medal Match:

Hadi SAEI (IRAN) vs Mauro SARMIENTO (ITALY)

 

THE MEDAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY

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22-Aug-2008
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How did Azerbaijan, and

by Arjang1212 (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 06:31 PM PDT

How did Azerbaijan, and turkey do in Math Olympiad this year.BTW, you have a magnificent soccer team. When was a last time you won a game?

Hahaha


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samsam1111

He is a member of Tehran,s islamic city council

by samsam1111 on Fri Aug 22, 2008 06:31 PM PDT

He was the candidate of "Rayeheh khosheh khedmat" Ahmadinejad camp..,. I,m happy Iranians got a gold to be happy..but not happy for him since he got elected on Ahmadinejad platform..


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Hey Azerbaijani Turk, here

by Persian Iranian (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 06:29 PM PDT

Hey Azerbaijani Turk, here are some stats for you:

Years Iran dominated Azerbaijan and Every piece of land within 500 miles of it:

2,500

:-p


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Fair

Thank you Hadi

by Fair on Fri Aug 22, 2008 06:12 PM PDT

I am so proud of Hadi and his representation of our country.  A wonderful sportsman with class, and able to come back from a deficit and win against opponents with physical advantage.  This guy is awesome.

I am also very glad that he was not scheduled to face any Israeli opponent, so that he unlike Arash Miresmaili in Judo in 2004 would be allowed to get what was his- the gold medal.

Also, if you can, please watch the matches of Ms. Sara Khosh Jamal, whom I was also very proud of.  She put up a valiant match despite all the limitations for women in that country, and made all Iranians, especially Iranian women, very proud.  I look forward to the day when women are allowed to fully participate in sports in Iran. 

Bravo, and ey-vallah.   

 

-Fair 


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Azerbaijani Turk

by Azerbaijani Fars (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 06:07 PM PDT

Ta Cheshm Har Chi Hasoode' Koor - Ha Ha Ha


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What are you guys are pround of ???

by Azerbaijani Turk (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 04:55 PM PDT

Iran has just got 2 medals. It is embarrassing.

Iran 70 million ==== 2 medals
Azerbaijani 8 Million ==== 7 medals

Ha ha ha


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hamidbak

Espand

by hamidbak on Fri Aug 22, 2008 03:48 PM PDT

Wow! How many kilos of "espand" shall I bring to the gathering to smoke under this dude's nuts?

At the rate Iranian athletes are going, he'll be Iranian of the Century. 13 days into the games, with our two millennia of history, games such as wrestling, weight lifting, and others under our belts, being one of the original participants in the original Olympic games, we finally medalled a bronze after Bangladesh, Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, and couple of days before Iraq and Afghanistan.

Way to go ladies and gentlemen. I'll keep my head up high for all the athletes from my motherland who finished second to last for so many events. Barikalahhh

I guess, "hala labod medalam mikhayd?!!!!"


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We cannot see the video, give us the link

by kalb hassan (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 02:49 PM PDT

Thank you.


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Congratulations

by DariusMMVIII (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 01:16 PM PDT

This link will take you to the BBc web site, it shows the final round of the contest!

What a great achievement for Hadi Saei!

//news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympics/taekwondo...


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jamshid

Haj

by jamshid on Fri Aug 22, 2008 01:02 PM PDT

I can't watch the embeded video. Can you provide a link? I really would appreciate it.


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Afarin Hadi!

by Arjang1212 (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:41 AM PDT

Afarin Hadi!


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Maryam Hojjat

A ROLE MODEL!

by Maryam Hojjat on Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:21 AM PDT

Hadi you are a role model for Iranian youth.  May they follow your path for decipline & fan of sports.


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bahram9821

Iranian of the Year

by bahram9821 on Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:45 AM PDT

Hadi Saei is the Iranian of the year for sure, congratulations for an excellent job.


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BRAVVVVVVVVVVVOOOO

by Bahar (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:33 AM PDT

What a wonderful news....GOD BLESS OUR IRAN..


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IRANdokht

100 Afarin!

by IRANdokht on Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:22 AM PDT

Wonderful news! thanks Hadi Saei!!!

and thank you HSM for posting the news and the video

IRANdokht


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bravo!

by Mirza Taghe Khaneh Amir Kabir (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:03 AM PDT

All Iranian youth should walk and stand like him. I love the way this guy handles himself, a symbol of discipline and self control.

By the way the Iranian national anthem sounds pretty cool, I never heard it before.

Thanks Haji for posting this video, it made my day.


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Iran Iran iran

by shirazie (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 08:59 AM PDT

Iran Iran iran

Now everyone report

Proud of my fellow country man's accomplishment


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Khoda Hefzet Kone'

by Agha Reza (not verified) on Fri Aug 22, 2008 08:32 AM PDT

Aberooye' Iran Ra Nejat Dadi

Afarin :) !


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