Telangana Boy Syed Mohammed Hussain made India proud once again by winning the silver medal in the 51 kg category at Sharjah Open karate championship which was held at Sharjah sports club on 15-17 November.2019 The first person from India who got the this Position ever.On that Championship 45 Countries have been
Witnessed. . The Champion from Hyderabad had to settle for silver after he lost to Egypt in the final on Saturday. Though disappointed with his loss in the Sharjah open , the road to the final was an unforgettable experience said Hussain speaking to Media soon after his win. “It was a very good tournament for me. I enjoyed every single bout and learned something from each game.
This is his second medal at the Games overall, having won a silver in the previous edition in Silver Coast. The silver is a massive boost for 18 year-old Hussain , who had faced a shock opening round loss in the International championship last year.
The big match
In the first round, the 18 year-old hussain bided his time, waiting for an opening but was proactive in landing his kicks and jabs when the opportunity arose, often going for combinations. The Indian continued to attack in the second and McDonald got a cut on his face from one of Hussain attacks and had to be stitched up by his team.
With the bout comfortably in Hussain favour, the third round was more subdued and the Indian won his first sliver medal by judge decision.
