📌 Tehran, IRNA — President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning the championship title at the 2026 U23 World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships held in Las Vegas, USA.
In a message on Thursday, Pezeshkian congratulated the Iranian national U23 Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning the world championship in the United States, extending his congratulations to the Iranian nation, the athletes, and the wrestling community.
In his message, the president said the Iranian wrestlers’ success on American soil, despite all the obstacles, reflected the capabilities and perseverance of Iran’s young athletes.
He stressed that the championship demonstrated that Iranian youth can prove their abilities through talent, determination, self-confidence, and collective effort, adding that no border can prevent a nation that believes in its capabilities from shining on the world stage.
The president also thanked the champions, coaches, technical staff, their families, and Wrestling Federation officials for their efforts. He expressed hope that continued support for athletes and the development of young talent would lead to further successes in international competitions.
Iran claimed the team title at the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, collecting three gold and two bronze medals for 119 points to finish ahead of Kazakhstan and Russia.
Erfan Jarkani, Abolfazl Mohmedi, and Yasin Yazdi struck gold for Iran, while Mohammad Kamali and Mohammad Hadi Seydi secured bronze medals.
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