Tehran (IP) - Iran men’s team saber is heading to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after took fifth place in the International Fencing Federation (FIE) World Cup.

Iran Press/Iran news: In the men’s team sabre competition in Varsovie in Poland, seventh seeds France caused a surprise as they won gold by beating top seeds South Korea 45-43.

This is for the first time Iran’s team sabre advance to the Olympics.

Germany won the bronze medal after defeating Italy 45-38, with Iran taking fifth ahead of Hungary and Russia defeating China in a tight match 45-44 to secure seventh place. The Tokyo Olympics open in five months on July 24. The Paralympics open on August 25.

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