Iran Greco-Roman Team Crowned Junior Wrestling World Champion

On Sunday, the Iranian team, headed by Hamid Bavafa, won the title for the first time with 58 points in Tampere, Finland.

The Persian wrestlers won three gold medals, one silver and one bronze.

Russia became runner-up with 53 points. The Russian team bagged one gold medal, one silver and three bronzes.

Turkey stood on third place with 38 points, winning one gold and one bronze medal.

Final Team Rankings (Top Six)

1. Iran, 58 points (3 gold medals, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
2. Russia, 53 (1-1-3)
3. Turkey, 38 (1-0-1)
4. United States, 29 (1-1-0)
5. Kyrgyzstan, 28 (0-3-0)
6. Finland, 28 (0-0-2)