Mohmadi Happy to Defeat Novikov
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Alireza Mohmadi is satisfied for defeating Semen Novikov at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series.
He won a gold medal at 87kg final in Tirana, Zagreb.
“This match was very important to me,” Mohmadi said. “Wrestling against Novikov, who I wrestled in the Olympics, I expected myself to wrestle better than I did in the Olympics. I was able to win and wrestle without mistakes. I hope I can maintain this winning streak against Novikov in the World Championships as well.”
“I expected this match to be intense because the wrestler is both an Olympic champion and a world medalist, and a very good wrestler,” he said. "But fortunately, I was able to use my opportunities well and get my points in this match.”
