Majid Vahid Barimanlou, our country's promising athlete, achieved an outstanding performance in the kurash competitions at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi – Nagoya, winning the gold medal in the 66 kg weight category. This victory not only brought pride to him and his family but also established the name of kurash in Iran among the successful sports disciplines of our national team.
Barimanlou's Path to Championship
In the final match, Barimanlou secured the gold medal with a 1-0 victory over Yasin Bobakalonov from Tajikistan. This championship marked the ninth gold medal for Iran's sports delegation in this edition of the games. Barimanlou had previously won a silver medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games, and now with this victory, he has demonstrated how strong his determination and will are to reach greater heights.
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Significant Progress in Kurash
To reach the final, Barimanlou first defeated Islam Kamchibekov from Kyrgyzstan with a score of 5-0 and then triumphed 10-0 against Rahimollah Najmi from Afghanistan in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals, he also defeated Kubanichbek Aibek Ulu from Kyrgyzstan with a score of 3-0. These successes highlight Barimanlou's high potential and the country's sports infrastructure in nurturing young talents.
Alongside Barimanlou, Fatemeh Barmaki also won a bronze medal in the 87+ kg weight category. She performed well in these competitions and brought joy and pride to her country through her efforts. Meanwhile, Maryam Paymani was eliminated in the first round after losing to a representative from Mongolia.
With the conclusion of the kurash competitions, the achievements of our representatives were capped off with Majid Vahid Barimanlou's gold medal, Ramin Ahmadzadeh's silver, and Fatemeh Barmaki's bronze. In these competitions, Tahereh Azarpayvand, Pardis Eidi Vandi, Reza Ahmadzadeh, and Maryam Paymani were also eliminated after losing to their opponents, highlighting the need for further evaluation and strengthening of undiscovered talents.
Majid Vahid Barimanlou's victory is not only a personal success for him but also a testament to the determination and will of Iranian youth to achieve international success. These achievements can serve as motivation for future generations to reach greater heights in various sports and social arenas.
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