Hadi Saei, the renowned and celebrated taekwondo champion of Iran and the world, on Friday during the Premier League competitions at the Shahid Kabakaniyan Hall in Tehran, rushed to aid the grieving people of the devastated city of Bam by selling all his global and continental medals and donating the proceeds to the survivors and victims of the Bam earthquake. According to the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA), Saei stated: 'I have achieved global and continental honors through the love of the people and their good prayers, and today, as the people of Bam, who have suffered greatly, look to all their compatriots for support and solidarity, the least I can do as a small member of the sports community is to dedicate all the global and continental and international medals I have earned over the past eight years to them.' He urged the people, especially the sports and artistic community of the country, to continue their assistance to the victims of this heartbreaking incident until the complete reconstruction of Bam. The medals that the well-known champion of the Iranian national taekwondo team has earned include: Gold and silver medals from the World Championships in 1999 in Canada and 2003 in Germany; Gold medals from the World Cup in 1998 in Germany, 2000 in France, 2001 in Vietnam, and 2002 in Japan; a bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics; a gold medal from the 2002 Busan Asian Games; a silver medal from the 2002 Asia-Oceania Championships in Jordan; and silver and bronze medals from the World Military Championships in 1995 and 1996.
Hadi Saei Rushes to Aid Earthquake Victims in Bam by Selling All His Global and Continental Medals
Hadi Saei, a celebrated Iranian taekwondo champion, has sold all his medals to support the victims of the Bam earthquake. He emphasizes the importance of solidarity and encourages others to continue aiding the reconstruction efforts in Bam. This act highlights the role of sports figures in national crises.
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📰 What Happened
Hadi Saei sold all his global and continental medals to raise funds for the victims of the Bam earthquake. He called on others in the sports community to support the reconstruction efforts.
- Saei is a decorated taekwondo champion with multiple international medals.
- The Bam earthquake has caused significant devastation, prompting calls for national solidarity.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Bam earthquake was a devastating natural disaster that affected thousands, prompting national and international aid efforts.
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