Taekwondo, Lopez family.

[Vahshi]

Living in Houston, you cant not know of the Lopez family, when it comes to Taekwondo. As hated as they may be by some, they are loved by many. I for one really hope that Hadi can beat him and thats the only thing that I look forward to when this division begins. They are finally in the same division, since rumor had it that last time Steven had intentionally avoided Hadi by changing his usual weight class.
More info on the Lopez family...
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olymp...standard_N.htm


Hadi jan, bezan naboodeshoon kon, hamashoono. Go for Gold!

[b_tonymontana]

There is no way hadi getting the gold at 32 years old.

[Vahshi]

There is no way hadi getting the gold at 32 years old.

Steven is 29. Are you saying that the turning point for an athlete in this sport is between 29 and 32?

[EKBATAN]

so why is he hated so much?

are they going against each other? that should be interesting...i think its the first iran-us match up of this olympics, isnt it?

[b_tonymontana]

Steven is 29. Are you saying that the turning point for an athlete in this sport is between 29 and 32?

I totally get your point. You are absolutely right on that and I respect your opinion. However keep in mind Saei finished third in the last 2 world championships. Steven has a much better chance of getting the gold than Saei at this stage.

[amir78]

hadi saei is good. so is steven, i still dont like steven though

[teammelli34]

Steven at times is unstoppable. Its scary
He beat Saei in olympics 2000 didnt he? and beat Karami in a heart breaking loss in 04.
If saei beats lopez, I will jump in joy!

[Vahshi]

so why is he hated so much?

They are quite stuck up, and that doesnt sit well with many.