In a post shared on its official Instagram page, the UWW named Esmaeili, competing in the 67-kg category, as the world’s most dominant and impactful Greco-Roman wrestler of 2025.

According to the UWW, Esmaeili enjoyed an exceptional 2025, winning gold medals at the World Championships, the Asian Championships, and the Islamic Solidarity Games. These achievements firmly established his place among the elite of Greco-Roman wrestling, as he closed the season ranked No. 1 in the world at 67 kg.

The UWW also praised Amouzad’s outstanding season, describing it as nearly flawless.

The organization noted that Amouzad reached his peak through strong performances in the World Championships, the Islamic Solidarity Games, and the UWW Ranking Series events.

According to the UWW, these achievements allowed Amouzad to finish the 2025 season as the world’s top-ranked wrestler in the 65 kg weight category.