Freestyler Reza Atri Wins Gold at Asian Wrestling Championships


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Reza Atri from Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2019 Asian Wrestling Championships on Tuesday.

He defeated Kumsong Kang from North Korea 9-3 in the final match of the 57kg.

Peyman Biabani from Iran won a bronze medal in the 65kg weight category, defeating Sirojiddin Khasanov from Uzbekistan 3-2.

Younes Emami also claimed a bronze medal in the 70k after defeating Batyr Borjakov from Turkmenistan 11-0.

The 2019 Asian Wrestling Championships are being held in Xian, China, from April 23 to 28.