Neda Shahsavari qualifies for Olympics for third time

May 19, 2024 - 13:28

TEHRAN – Table tennis player Neda Shahsavari will represent Iran at the 2024 Olympic Games.

She defeated Sarvinoz Mirkadirova from Kazakhstan 4-3 in the Central Asia Regional Olympic Qualification to book her place in Paris.

Shahsavari has previously competed in 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.

Nima Alamiyan also defeated his brother Noshad 4-1 to seal a spot in Paris. Alamiyan has participated in 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.

The Central Asia Regional Olympic Qualification was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from May 17 to 19.