SAEDNEWS: Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Alireza Mohmadi claimed a silver medal in the 2024 Olympic Games on Thursday night.
According to SAEDNEWS, In the 87kg final, Mohmadi faced off against Bulgarian wrestler Semen Novikov but sadly fell short, losing with a score of 7-0.
However, the Iranian wrestling team has had a remarkable showing overall, with Mohammadhadi Saravi (97kg) and Saeid Esmaeili (67kg) each securing gold medals in their respective categories. Additionally, Amin Mirzazadh contributed to the team’s success by claiming a bronze medal in the 130kg class.
Greco-Roman wrestling has held a prestigious place in Olympic history, first featured in the inaugural modern Games in Athens in 1896. It became a permanent part of the Olympic program in 1908, continuing to showcase the strength and skill of athletes from around the world.