Las Vegas:President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to the Iranian U23 Greco-Roman wrestling team for securing the championship title at the 2026 U23 World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships held in Las Vegas, USA.
According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Pezeshkian praised the team's achievement in a message on Thursday, congratulating the athletes, the Iranian nation, and the wrestling community. He highlighted the significance of their success on American soil, emphasizing the strength and perseverance of Iran's young athletes.
The president noted that the victory exemplifies the talent, determination, and self-confidence of Iranian youth, asserting that no barriers can prevent a nation from excelling on the global stage if it believes in its capabilities. He also expressed gratitude to the champions, coaches, technical staff, their families, and the Wrestling Federation officials for their hard work.
Iran's team captured the title by earning three gold and two bronze medals, accumulating 119 points to surpass Kazakhstan and Russia. Gold medals were won by Erfan Jarkani, Abolfazl Mohmedi, and Yasin Yazdi, while Mohammad Kamali and Mohammad Hadi Seydi achieved bronze medals.
Pezeshkian expressed hope that ongoing support for athletes and the nurturing of young talent would result in further international success for Iran.