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Iran snatches first Greco-Roman wrestling gold medal

Iran's Mohammad Hadi Saravi grabbed the gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling competitions in the 97 kg category in the 2022 Asian Games underway in China's Hangzhou.

Iran snatches first Greco-Roman wrestling gold medal

MEHR: Iran's Mohammad Hadi Saravi grabbed the gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling competitions in the 97 kg category in the 2022 Asian Games underway in China's Hangzhou.

Saravi managed to defeat his Chinese rival in the final match 5-1 and win the gold medal.

With more than 12,000 competitors from 45 nations and territories, the 2022 Asian Games has more participants than the Olympics.

Iran has sent 289 male and female athletes to the Games in 34 sports events.