Why it matters:
Zare’s decisive victories reinforce his status as the reigning heavyweight king of freestyle wrestling and highlight Iran’s continuing dominance in the sport on the global stage.
What he’s saying:
Zare emphasized that his rigorous training, strategic preparation, and focus on mental resilience were key factors in maintaining his winning streak and achieving yet another world championship.
Key points:
- In the early rounds, Zare defeated opponents from Puerto Rico and Georgia with commanding scores of 11–0 and 10–0, respectively, advancing to the semifinals.
- In the semifinals, he overcame Shamil Sharifov of Bahrain 7–3.
- In a highly anticipated final, Zare faced Georgi Mshvidlishvili of Azerbaijan and emerged victorious.
- With this win, Zare claims his third consecutive gold medal at the World Freestyle Wrestling Championships, cementing his reputation as the heavyweight champion.
ahmad shirzadian
