Title: Iranian Wrestlers Zare and Mohammadnejad Advance to World Championship Finals in Zagreb
In a powerful display of athletic prowess, Iranian freestyle wrestlers have secured two finalist spots at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, Croatia. The nation’s wrestling program continues to demonstrate its world-class standard on the international stage.
Final Showdown Set for Sunday Evening
Amirhossein Zare (125 kg) and Reza Mohammadnejad (61 kg) have both advanced to the gold medal matches scheduled for Sunday, September 14th. Their success highlights the strength and depth of Iran’s wrestling tradition, bringing pride to the nation.
Day Two: Four More Iranian Athletes Compete
The competition continues on Sunday with four additional Iranian wrestlers set to compete across different weight categories:
- 57 kg: Ali Momeni vs. Thomas Ipp (Switzerland)
- 74 kg: Yunus Emami vs. Hayrar Alikhanyan (Armenia)
- 79 kg: Mohammad Nakhodaei vs. Winner of Michel LaBrujera (Puerto Rico) / Amit (India)
- 92 kg: Amirhossein Firouzpour vs. Winner of Ahmed Bataev (Bulgaria) / Yaroslav Yadkovski (Belarus)
Tournament Schedule
The second day of competitions will follow this timetable (Local Time, Zagreb):
- 12:00 – 15:30: Repechage matches and preliminaries for the 57kg, 74kg, 79kg, and 92kg categories.
- 18:00 – 19:00: Semi-final matches for the aforementioned categories.
- 19:30 – 21:30: Finals and medal matches for the 61kg, 70kg, 86kg, and 125kg categories, featuring Iran’s finalists.
The advancement of Iranian athletes to the highest levels of international sport reflects the country’s commitment to excellence and provides a positive platform for international engagement and sportsmanship. The nation will be watching and supporting its representatives as they compete for world titles.
