Why it matters:
Iran gets an early boost in freestyle wrestling with gold and bronze in the first two weight categories.
The big picture:
According to Iranian media, Amouzad delivered a dominant performance throughout the day to clinch the 65kg title, reinforcing his position as one of Iran’s most promising wrestlers on the international stage.
Key points:
- In the 57kg division, Ali Momeni received a bye in the opening round before losing 4–2 to Azerbaijan’s Islam Bazarganov, sending him into the repechage.
Momeni rebounded decisively in the bronze-medal bout, defeating Afghanistan’s Sayed Omar Zazai 11–0 to secure a place on the podium.
Go deeper:
The Islamic Solidarity Games, hosted this year in Saudi Arabia’s capital, feature athletes from across the Muslim world competing in a wide range of disciplines. Iran traditionally performs strongly in wrestling, one of the region’s most competitive sports.
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