Las Vegas:Iran's freestyle wrestling team emerged victorious at the U23 World Championships held in Las Vegas, United States, securing the top spot with a total of 180 points. The team achieved remarkable success by winning four gold, one silver, and four bronze medals during the competition.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the championship took place from October 16 to 19. Iran's impressive performance placed them ahead of other competing nations, with Russia finishing second with 171 points and the United States coming in third with 104 points.

The gold medalists for Iran included Ahoura Khateri in the 65kg category, Mehdi Yousefi in the 79kg category, Abolfazl Rahmani in the 92kg category, and Abolfazl Mohammadnejad in the 125kg category. Ebrahim Elahi secured a silver medal in the 70kg category.

Additionally, Ebrahim Khari (61kg), Ali Karampour (74kg), Reza Afshar (86kg), and Mohammad Mobin Azimi (97kg) each contributed to Iran's medal tally by winning bronze medals.

Iran's victory in the team standings saw them finishing ahead of other strong wrestling nations such as Russia, the United States, Türkiye, Japan, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.