Mohammadi books a place in Olympics
May 12, 2008 - 0:0
ROME, Italy --Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Ali Mohammadi has booked an Olympic berth on Saturday in Rome, Italy.
The 66 kg weight class wrestler lost to his Russian rival in the final game and secured the silver medal.Greco-Roman Olympics Qualifying Tournament No. 1 was held in Rome, Italy, from May 10 to 11.
The top four wrestlers in each weight class qualified for Olympics, set for Aug. 12 to 21 in Beijing, China.
Hamid Bavafa in 60 kg class, Ali Mohammadi in 66 kg and Farshad Alizadeh in 74 kg represented Iran in the tourney.
The second and final Olympic qualifier for Greco-Roman is scheduled from May 24 to 25 in Serbia.