Two Iranian taekwondo players made the journey to Russia to attend a training camp ©IRITF

Two Iranian taekwondo players made the journey to Russia to attend a training camp.

Both Seyed Nemat Khalifeh and Reza Imanzadeh were invited to the country by the Russian Taekwondo Federation.

They shared their experiences in the sport with young athletes in attendance at the camp, which lasted eight days in all.

Khalifeh and Imanzadeh have both become coaches following their careers.

Around 150 athletes took part in all from across Europe ©IRITF
Around 150 athletes took part in all from across Europe ©IRITF

Around 150 athletes from across Europe participated in the camp in all. 

Both Iran and Russia are powerhouses in global taekwondo.

Russia won seven medals at last year's World Championships in Muju, South Korea, with Iran claiming four.