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News ID: 4473
Publish Date : 30 August 2014 - 21:08

Iran Freestyle Wrestlers Win Veterans World Championships

BELGRADE (Tasnim) – Iran freestyle wrestling team claimed the title of the Veterans World Championships on Friday.

In the tournament, which was completed after three day, Iran won 27 total medals at the Veterans Worlds, including nine gold’s, six silvers and 12 bronzes.

The Greco-Roman division is set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

In the 3rd World Veteran Wrestling Championship more than 700 athletes represent 50 countries, including Iran, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Japan, Cuba, Poland, Serbia, Hungary, Turkey, US, Croatia, Belarus, India, Georgia, Italy, France and Germany.

The third edition of World Veteran Wrestling Championship opened in Belgrade on August 22, and will wrap up on August 31.