Tunisian Taekwondo Champion Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi Wins Gold Medal
Dressed in his perfectly fitted "dobok", he stood tall in his corner. And they marched to challenge him. Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi, from his very first match, deservedly imposed himself against Surinamese player Pendjinu Misidjan with a score of two sets to zero (16-3 / 15-3). He thus qualified for the round of 16.
A Successful Journey to the Finals
- In the next round, he won against Maxime Oosen with a score of two sets to zero (10-9 / 4-1), qualifying for the quarterfinals of the -63 kg category. Jendoubi, imperturbable and fiercely concentrated, continued his winning streak in this World Championship, securing another victory in the quarterfinals against Hungarian Omar Salim after a thrilling match, where he showcased his experience, great concentration, and tactical intelligence.
- In an exciting and powerful fight against one of the world's most prominent stars, Kazakh Samirkhan Ababakirov, Khalil demonstrated the character of a great champion and the determination of a great fighter. He won 2-1 (two rounds to one), securing a well-deserved place in the semifinals of the -63 kg category.
A Historic Win for Tunisia
Our champion has already secured Tunisia's first medal. According to the International Taekwondo Federation's rules, Jordanian player Mahmoud Tarih was eliminated from the semifinals due to his victory by false kick. As a result, Jendoubi directly accessed the finals of the -63 kg category. He finally won the gold medal in the -63 kg category after beating Iranian Mehdi Haji Moussai by disqualification.
The New World Champion's Palmares
- Bronze medal at the 2017 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires
- Silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games in the -58 kg category
- Bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in the same category (under 58 kg)
- Gold medal at the 2025 World Championship in a new weight category (-63 kg) Jendoubi's merit lies in his consistent effort. Magnificently concentrated, he only had qualification for the next round in mind. Step by step, he built this consecration that he amply deserved as a true champion.
