Iran U23 Freestyle Team Advances; Two Gold and Three Bronze Chances Reported

Iran's U23 national freestyle wrestling team advanced in the first five weights at the World Championships in the United States and is reported to have chances for two golds and three bronze medals, according to Mashregh News.

- In the 79 kg bracket, Mehdi Yousefi beat Yaprak of Turkey 6–4 in a late comeback victory, pinning his opponent in the closing seconds and celebrating on the mat. (Source: Farheekhtegan newspaper)

- In the 97 kg bracket, Mohammad Mobin Azimi defeated Aliev of Azerbaijan 8–0 to move into the next round. (Source: Farheekhtegan newspaper)

- In the 86 kg bracket, Reza Afshar lost his opening match but won two repechage bouts to reach the bronze-medal match; he is scheduled to face Mihalchan of Moldova for bronze. (Source: Farheekhtegan newspaper)