Iran U-17 Greco-Roman Wrestling Team Crowned World Champion

The Iranian team won a gold, two silver and four bronze medals in the competition in Rome, Italy.

Ali Ahmadi Vafa defeated Indian Ronit Sharma in the final bout of 48kg.

Mohammadreza Gholami lost to Uzbekistan’s Aytjan Khalmakhanov in the 51kg final bout.

Ahoura Bouveiri Piani also seized a silver after losing to American wrestler Joel Richard Adams in the 65kg final.

Payam Ahmadi Balootaki in the 45kg, Reza Azarshab in the 80kg, Hamidreza Keshtkar in the 92kg and Mohammad Shahram Jahangiri in the 110kg won four bronze medals for Iran.

Iran won the top honors with 135 points while Europe's best team Azerbaijan finished second with 130 points.

Georgia failed to defend its team title and finished third with 121 points.