Iran’s freestyle wrestling team achieved victory at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Event in Albania, finishing first with 135 points. Key contributors included gold medal winners Kamran Ghasempour and Amirhossein Zare, along with silver medalist Erfan Alizadeh. The United States and Japan placed second and third, respectively.
On February 28, 2025, the Iranian men’s freestyle wrestling team emerged victorious at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Event held in Tirana, Albania, securing the team championship with a total of 135 points. The United States and Japan followed in second and third places with 97 and 93 points, respectively.
Notable performances included Kamran Ghasempour and Amirhossein Zare, who both earned gold medals, while Erfan Alizadeh secured a silver medal on the competition’s second day. On the first day, Iran’s Rahman AmouzadAli (65kg) and Ali Momeni (57kg) also claimed gold medals, alongside a bronze medal achieved by Younes Emami in the 74kg category.
In the individual matches, Ghasempour dominated Alan Bagaev of UWW with an 11-0 victory in the 92kg division, while Zare achieved a decisive 10-0 win against Zelimkhan Khizriev of UWW in the 125kg category. Conversely, Erfan Alizadeh experienced a narrow loss to Iranian-Japanese wrestler Arash Yoshida, concluding with a score of 3-2 in the 97kg match.
In summary, Iran’s triumph at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Event highlights their dominance in men’s freestyle wrestling, especially with multiple gold medal performances. The aggregate of 135 points not only secured the team title but also showcased the individual brilliance of their athletes across the weight classes. Such achievements reflect Iran’s commitment to excellence in the sport.
Original Source: www.tehrantimes.com
