Tehran (IP) - In a message, Iran's President congratulated the championship of Iran's junior Greco-Roman wrestling team in Türkiye. .

Iran PressIran news: The world championship junior wrestling competitions was held on July 31-August 2 in Istanbul, Turkiye, and at the end the Iranian team became champion by winning a gold medal by Payam Ahmadi in 48 kg weight category, a silver medal by Ahmadreza Mohammadian in 71 kg weight category, and 2 bronze medals by Alireza Amiri in 45 kg weight and Amirhossein in 110 kg categories.

In his message, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said: "I congratulate the champion-loving people of Iran on the honor and championship of our country's national youth wrestling team in the world championships of Türkiye and the hoisting of the holy flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran." 

He pointed out that undoubtedly, the continuous success of Iranian youth in various international competitions shows the talent and capabilities of Iranian youths.

Raisi added: "I am sincerely grateful to all the wrestlers, coaches and everyone involved in this team and I wish them all more success."

Iran's junior wrestling team won 1 gold medal, 1 silver medal and 2 bronze medals in the Turkish World Championships. 219