Iran Wrestling History

After the 97kg Greco-Roman final, Mehdi BALIHAMZEHDEH (IRI) went up to the judge to seek answers. His actions were justified as he had not only lost the gold medal to compatriot Mohammadhadi SARAVI (IRI) but also the opportunity to represent Iran at the Tokyo Olympics.

Iran finished the '16 Olympic Games with five medals (one gold, one silver and one bronze in freestyle and two bronze in Greco-Roman).  From the five Rio Olympic medal winners, superstar Hassan YAZDANI (IRI) is the only returning Olympic representative. The other ten will experience their first Olympics in Tokyo.

The first webinar of wrestling regulations was held by refereeing commission of Iran wrestling federation.

Hasan YAZDANI (IRI), an Olympic gold medalist and two-time world champion in freestyle, is one of the world's biggest stars in international wrestling.

  Three time world medal winner Alireza Karimi passed a successful knee surgery. "It was a successful surgery and he can start wrestling about 7 months later" surgeon Keyhani said.   "After postponement of Olympic Games it was best time for Karimi to have knee surgery." Iran freest ...

The stars of United World Wrestling took to social media in massive numbers this week to encourage fellow wrestlers and their fans to "Stay Strong and Stay at Home!"

Medal Ceremony

Greco-Roman Takhti Cup Wrestling Tournament - Part 2

The Greco-Roman 2020 tournament Takhti Cup was held in Iran,Shiraz city and all finalists were Iranians.