Young Iranian fencer Hesam Moradi Anghaneh poses for a photo after winning a historic gold medal at the Cadet Men`s Sabre Individual World Cup in Dakar, Senegal. (Photo by IRI Fencing Federation)

Iran claimed a historic gold medal at the Cadet Men`s Sabre Individual World Cup in Dakar, Senegal, as 16-year-old Hesam Moradi Anghaneh stood on top of the podium.

Moradi delivered a landmark performance at the Coupe du Monde event held on Thursday. Competing in the cadet category, he became the first Iranian fencer in history to win a gold medal at a World Cup in this age group.

The Iranian national team had traveled to Dakar to compete in both the cadet and junior divisions. The breakthrough came in the men`s sabre individual event.

Moradi defeated Ecuador`s Jose Daniel Valencia Olmedo, 15-12, in the final bout to secure the title.

The 15-year-old Ecuadorian finished with silver, while Nathan Munguia of Mexico claimed bronze.

The Iranian team is coached by Farzad Baher, a member of the national fencing team who has won multiple trophies in continental events.