The Iranian men’s freestyle wrestling team triumphed at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Event in Tirana, Albania, securing the championship with 135 points. Key victories included gold medals by Kamran Ghasempour and Amirhossein Zare, alongside Erfan Alizadeh’s silver. The team outperformed the United States and Japan, demonstrating strong individual performances throughout the competition.
The men’s freestyle wrestling competition at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Event concluded in Tirana, Albania, with Iran claiming the team championship by accumulating 135 points. The United States secured the second position with 97 points, while Japan finished in third place with 93 points.
During the event, Kamran Ghasempour and Amirhossein Zare each achieved gold medals, complemented by Erfan Alizadeh who earned a silver on the second day of competition. The first day of the event saw Iran’s Rahman AmouzadAli and Ali Momeni each winning gold medals in their weight categories of 65kg and 57kg, respectively, and Younes Emami contributing with a bronze in the 74kg category.
Ghasempour displayed an impressive performance, defeating his opponent Alan Bagaev with a commanding score of 11-0 in the 92kg division. Similarly, Zare triumphed over Zelimkhan Khizriev with a score of 10-0 in the 125kg weight class. Alizadeh faced a narrow defeat against Iranian-Japanese wrestler Arash Yoshida, ending with a score of 3-2 in the 97kg division.
In summary, the Iranian men’s freestyle wrestling team showcased exceptional skill and teamwork at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Event in Albania, resulting in a championship victory. With significant performances from individual wrestlers, including gold medalists Ghasempour and Zare, Iran solidified its standing in international freestyle wrestling.
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