Iranian wrestlers win four medals on opening day of world championships in Astana

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Iran's Greco-Roman team won one gold, two silver and one bronze on the opening day of the World Wrestling Championships in Astana on October 25, 2026. Gholamreza Farrokhi took gold at 82 kg, Payam Ahmadi won silver at 55 kg, and Ali Ahmadi Vafa took silver at 60 kg after losing by fall despite leading 7-1.

Sources:IRNA (Iranian state news agency)Tehran Times (Iranian state-aligned)

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Iran Greco-Roman wrestlers win four medals on opening day of world championships IRNA (Iranian state news agency)
Ahmadi Vafa bags silver at 2026 World Wrestling Championships Tehran Times (Iranian state-aligned)
Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestler Farrokhi claims gold at 2026 World Championships Tehran Times (Iranian state-aligned)
Greco-Roman wrestler Ahmadi wins silver at 2026 World Championships Tehran Times (Iranian state-aligned)