The Iranian U23 Greco-Roman wrestling team, on a historic and proud day, succeeded in securing the world championship title for the third time in the last four years by winning 3 gold and 2 bronze medals at the 2026 World Championships held in Las Vegas, USA.
Shining Achievements of Medalists
Iran claimed 3 gold medals thanks to the outstanding performances of wrestlers such as Erfan Jarkani in the 63 kg category, Abolfazl Mohammadi in the 82 kg category, and Yasin Yazdi in the 87 kg category. Additionally, Mohammad Kamali in the 67 kg category and Mohammad Hadi Saidi in the 97 kg category contributed to this success by winning 2 bronze medals.
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This achievement came as the Iranian team scored 119 points, placing them above the teams of Kazakhstan and Russia to secure the first position. This victory reflects the efforts and determination of Iranian youth on the global stage, who have achieved remarkable successes in recent years.
Participation of Other Representatives and Challenges
The Iranian national team participated in these competitions with 8 representatives. Besides the medalists, Armin Shamsipour in the 55 kg category, Mohammad Ashiri in the 60 kg category, Ahmadreza Mohsennejad in the 72 kg category, Ahura Bouyri in the 77 kg category, and Abolfazl Fathi in the 130 kg category were other representatives of Iran who were eliminated from the competitions. This result highlights the challenges in the path to championship and the need to strengthen the youth alongside the current stars.
The Iranian U23 Greco-Roman wrestling team had also been world champions in 2022, 2024, and 2025, but due to not participating in 2023, this new success is considered a comeback for this team to the top. This championship signifies the continuity of Iran's successes in international wrestling arenas.
With this championship, a bright future has been created for Greco-Roman wrestling in Iran, and there is hope that we will witness even more successes from these young athletes in the coming years. Supporting the youth and creating a suitable environment for the growth and development of talents can lead Iran to produce more champions on the world stage.
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