Ulugbek Rashitov secures back-to-back Olympic gold medals in taekwondo

PARIS (AP) — Ulugbek Rashitov of Uzbekistan has won back-to-back Olympic taekwondo gold medals in the 68-kilogram division.

Rashitov, who won the title in Tokyo three years ago, won his four bouts at the Paris Games without losing a single round. He wrapped up the title with a victory Thursday over Kareem Zaid of Jordan, who reached the final in his Olympic debut.

The 22-year-old Rashitov opened up the fight with a beautiful turning kick to Zaid’s head and was then in total control.

Liang Yushuai of China and Brazilian Edival Pontes took the bronze medals.

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