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Two named outlets, Ariana News and Amu TV, independently reported the result and provided specific verifiable details: athlete Yusuf Jahangir, opponent Mehmet Ali, 75-kg class, three rounds, 29-28 decision, and earlier wins over Saudi Arabia and Indonesia.
Yusuf Jahangir, a Muay Thai fighter representing Afghanistan, won the country’s first-ever gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games on Friday. Competing in the 75-kilogram weight class, Jahangir faced Mehmet Ali of Turkey in the final bout and won by a 29-28 decision after three rounds.
Jahangir reached the final by defeating opponents from Saudi Arabia and Indonesia earlier in the tournament. The Islamic Solidarity Games bring together athletes from Muslim-majority countries to compete in a range of sports.
The gold medal is the first for Afghanistan at these Games in Muay Thai and is a notable achievement for the country’s martial arts community. The result was independently reported by Ariana News and Amu TV.
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- Amu TV →(11/15/2025)
