Majid Abdolhosseini
Majid Abdolhosseini | |
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| Born | March 10, 1972 Qom, Iran |
| Occupation(s) | Karate practitioner, coach |
| Years active | 1990–2006 (karateka) |
| Known for | Gold medals at the Asian Karate Championships (1995, 2005) |
Majid Abdolhosseini (, born March 10, 1972) is a former Iranian karate practitioner who achieved notable success during his competitive career. He secured gold medals at the Asian Karate Championships held in the Philippines in 1995 and later in Macau in 2005.
Between 1995 and 2005, Abdolhosseini took part in five editions of the Asian Karate Championships and represented Iran at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok. Additionally, he competed in five World Karate Championships hosted in Brazil (1996), South Africa (1998), Germany (2000), Spain (2002), and Mexico (2004).
Serving as a vital member of Iran's national karate squad from 1990 until 2006, he consistently participated in premier international events such as the World Championships, Asian Championships, and Asian Games.
In March 2014, Abdolhosseini transitioned into a coaching role when he was named head coach of Iran's under-21 karate team, marking his shift from competitor to mentor within the sport.