Iranian Wrestlers Win Four Medals on Vehbi Emre Day 1
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers claimed three silver medals and one bronze on Day 1 of the 2023 Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan tournament.
Mohammad Mahdi Farid lost to Turkey’s Serif Kılıc in the 55kg to win a silver medal.
Sajjad Imentalabfoumani was defeated against Hungary’s Róbert Fritsch in the 72kg final.
Jamal Esmaili also earned a silver in the 82kg after losing to Turkey’s Hasan Berk Kılınc.
Amir Mohammadzei claimed a bronze medal in the 63kg.
The 40th Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan Tournament is being held in Istanbul, Turkey.