Iran's Greco-Roman wrestlers face opponents in World Championships

The draw for the 2026 Greco-Roman Wrestling World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, has been finalized, outlining the paths for ten Iranian competitors across various weight classes.

Key matchups include Saeed Esmaeili in the 67kg category, who will face Lavina from the Netherlands in the first round; a potential subsequent match against winners from Austria or China could lead to a high-stakes encounter with Azerbaijan's Hasrat Jafarov. In the 55kg class, 2025 silver medalist Payam Ahmadi will face the winner of the match between wrestlers from the USA and Tajikistan.

Other notable Iranian participants include Ali Ahmadi- وفا in the 60kg division, Mohammad Mehdi Keshtkar in the 63kg class, and Danial Sohrabi in the 72kg class. The competition is scheduled to begin on Saturday, featuring weight classes ranging from 55kg to 97kg.