Iran’s freestyle team claimed victory at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Event in Tirana, securing 135 points. The U.S. and Japan followed in second and third place, respectively. Ghasempour and Zare each won gold medals, contributing to the team’s success, while Alizadeh earned a silver. The team’s outstanding performance reinforced Iran’s strong presence in freestyle wrestling.
The Muhamet Malo Ranking Event in Tirana, Albania, concluded with the Iran men’s freestyle team taking home the championship title. Securing a total of 135 points, Iran outperformed the United States, which finished second with 97 points, and Japan, which came in third with 93 points.
On the second day of the event, Iran’s team showcased exceptional performances, with Kamran Ghasempour and Amirhossein Zare each winning a gold medal. Additionally, Erfan Alizadeh earned a silver medal, further contributing to Iran’s overall success.
During the first day, Iran’s Rahman AmouzadAli (65kg) and Ali Momeni (57kg) also achieved gold medals, while Younes Emami added a bronze medal in the 74kg category. Notably, Ghasempour dominated his 92kg match, defeating Alan Bagaev (UWW) with an 11-0 score, and Zare triumphed over Zelimkhan Khizriev (UWW) in the 125kg with a 10-0 victory.
However, Erfan Alizadeh faced a tough match in the 97kg weight class, losing narrowly to Japanese-Iranian wrestler Arash Yoshida with a score of 3-2. Overall, Iran’s impressive performance at the event highlights their strength in freestyle wrestling, establishing them as formidable competitors on the international stage.
The Iran men’s freestyle wrestling team emerged as champions at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Event in Tirana, showcasing remarkable talent and resilience. Winning a total of five medals, including four golds, highlights the team’s dominance in the sport. As the competition concluded, it was clear that Iran’s wrestling program continues to thrive internationally, setting a high standard for future events.
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