Iran Favorite in FS, GR at U-23 Worlds
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian freestyle and Greco-Roman teams are favorites to win title at the U-23 World Championships.
The competition will be held in Pontevedra, Spain, from October 17 to 23.
A strong Iran team will greet the competitors in Spain as the wrestling powerhouse brings a host of age-group world champs for the freestyle part of the U-23 World Championships.
If one thought Iran's freestyle team is strong, its Greco-Roman team is loaded with young stars.
Led by Oslo world champion Aliakbar Yousefi, Iran has the firepower to claim the team title ahead of Georgia and Azerbaijan. Turkey and Armenia are bringing strong squads for the tournament as well, UWW.org reported.