by Miroslav Imbrišević
The final bout in the men’s Karate (over-75 kg) in Tokyo ended with a bang – when Sajad Ganjzadeh’s head hit the tatami (mat). His opponent in the battle for gold, Tareg Hamedi (Saudi Arabia), delivered a kick to his head, which knocked Ganjzadeh (Iran) out cold. This match also ended in controversy, perhaps not within the Karate community, but certainly for Olympic audiences worldwide. Hamedi was disqualified for using excessive force and the gold medal was awarded to the unconscious fighter.
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Miroslav Imbrisevic 