World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) selected Iranian female taekwondo fighter Kimia Alizadeh as the WTF flag-bearer in 2017 World Taekwondo Championships.

The 23rd round of the World Taekwondo Championships is slated to start from June 24 in Muju, South Korea, Head of Alborz Taekwondo Committee told Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Sunday.

Flag bearing ceremony is scheduled to be held at the same time with the unveiling ceremony of WTF new logo.

Kimia Alizadeh won bronze medal in Rio 2016 Olympics, first medal in the history of Iran's women Olympics sports.
 

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