Leader congratulates Iran's Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning world title
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has congratulated Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team for securing the world championship title at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Croatia.
In a message on Sunday, Ayatollah Khamenei lauded the “determination and hard work” of the wrestlers for bringing joy and pride to the nation.
"Congratulations to the young wrestlers. The determination and hard work of you and your brothers in freestyle wrestling have made the nation happy and the country proud. I pray to God for your success and victory, and I congratulate the athletes, coaches, and managers," the Leader's message read.
On Saturday, Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team won the 2025 Senior World Championships in Zagreb, securing the championship title one day ahead of the end of the tournament.
The Iranian team finally won four gold, two silver, and two bronze medals, with a total tally of 180 points, standing above Azerbaijan at 89 and Uzbekistan at 72 in the ranking.
The Greco-Roman world title came days after Iran’s freestyle wrestlers also scripted history by winning the championship title after 12 years with record seven medals.
Iran’s freestyle wrestlers rose to the top with 145 points, followed by the US with 134 points and Japan with 111 points.
It marks the first time in the history of Iranian wrestling that both the freestyle and Greco-Roman teams have secured the world championship title in the same year.
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