Mojtaba Abedini - Official Website Three-time Olympian - World & Asian Medalist - International Fencing Coach
About Mojtaba Abedini
Biography
Mojtaba Abedini is a three-time Olympian and one of the most accomplished sabre fencers in the history of Iranian fencing. He achieved his best Olympic result by finishing 4th place at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the highest Olympic rank ever reached by an Iranian fencer.
He has won multiple medals in the World Championships, Asian Championships, and Asian Games, becoming a key figure in the development of modern sabre fencing in Iran.
After retiring from professional competition, Abedini continued his career as an international fencing coach. He is currently coaching in Austria, helping develop the next generation of sabre athletes with his experience from global competitions.
Achievements & Honors
World Championships
- World Championships Medalist
- Multiple Top 8 Finishes
- Recognized as one of Iran’s greatest sabre fencers
Olympic Games
- Three-time Olympian (London, Rio, Tokyo)
- 4th place – Rio 2016 (Best Olympic result in Iranian fencing history)
Asian Championships
- Multiple Asian Championship Medals
- Asian Games Medalist
- Team and individual achievements