Iran’s Shahr Bank Wins World Wrestling Clubs Cup


Iran’s Shahr Bank Wins World Wrestling Clubs Cup

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Shahr Bank claimed the title of the seventh edition of the World Wrestling Clubs Cup.

Shahr Bank defeated Georgia and Kazakhstan in Group A to book its place in the final.

In Group B, Russia beat India and Armenia freestyle wrestling teams in Tehran, capital of Iran.

Iran defeated Russia 6-4 in the final match to win the title.

India also won the bronze medal after defeating Kazakhstan 7-3.

The World Wrestling Clubs Cup is an international wrestling club competition among teams representing member nations of the United World Wrestling (UWW), the sport's global governing body.

The tournament was first held in Iran in 2014 on the proposal of the Islamic Republic of Iran Wrestling Federation.

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