Iran’s U-20 free-style wrestling team claims title at Asian Championship
Tehran (Pa Alam) – Iran’s U-20 free-style wrestling team won 8 gold and 1 bronze medals at the Asian Wrestling Championship in Manama, Bahrain, claiming the title at the tournament.
During the competition, Armin Habibzadeh, Hossein Mohammad Aghaei, Erfan Elahi, Sobhan Yari, Aref Rangbar, Mobin Azimi, Amirali Azarpira, Salar Habibi managed to gain gold medals in the 61kg, 70kg, 74kg, 79kg, 86kg, 92kg, 97kg and 125kg weight categories respectively. Moreover, Reza Momeni won a bronze model in the 57kg weight category.
Armin Habibzadeh defeated Indian Kumar Mohit 11-9 in the final bout.
Hossein Mohammad Aghaei beat Mulaym Yadav from India 15-7 in the final match.
Erfan Elahi defeated his rival Jaideep Jaideep from Indai10-4 in the final round.
Sobhan Yari emerged victorious over Japanese wrestler Subaru Takahara 4-1 in the final stage.
Aref Rangbari beat Mongolia’s Batbilguun Naadambat 8-2 in the final round.
Mobin Azimi routed Nurdaulet Bekenov from Kazakhstan 7-0 in the final stage.
Amirali Azarpira trounced his Indian rival Ashish Ashish 10-0.
Salar Habibi beat Mahendra Babasaheb Gaikwad from India 10-0 in the final part.
Reza Momeni also won Iran’s sole silver after losing to Merey Bazarbayev from Kazakhstan in the final match.
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Source: ISNA
