Afghanistan’s First Medal And An Even Final – Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Guillermo Perez of Mexico meets Yulis Gabriel Mercedes of the Dominican Republic in the men’s taekwondo flyweight final. After 4 rounds, the score is deadlocked, so the judges must make the decision and rule in favour of Perez. In the bronze medal match, Rohullah Nikpai wins Afghanistan’s first Olympic medal against Chu Mu-Yen of Chinese Taipei. Taekwondo -58kg (Flyweight) Final Men – Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics – Guillermo Perez (MEX) vs Yulis Gabriel Mercedes (DOM)