AKIPRESS.COM - Kyrgyz wrestler Kalidin Asykeev has slapped his rival Mohammed Balihamzehde of Iran in the face during the Greco-Roman wrestling final of the Junior Asian Championship in Taichung, Chinese Taipei.
The two faced each other in men's up to 84 kg. Balihamzehde took victory over Asykeev.
The first period ended in draw 2:2.
In the beginning of the second half of the fight, Irani wrestler earned 5 points, which allowed him to win the fight with the score of 7:2.
At the last minutes of the fight, Asykeev has slapped his rival in the face receiving a warning.
Irani athlete fell on the ground and was able to return to the fight only after receiving medical aid.
As a result of the fight, Balihamzehde won by pinfall.
After the fight, the sportsmen shook their hands.