TEHRAN - Ali Ahmadi Vafa suffered a stunning defeat in the final bout of Men's Greco-Roman 60 kg against Japan’s Koto Gomi, losing by fall despite holding a commanding 7-1 lead, and had to settle for the silver medal.

Uzbekistan’s Alisher Ganiev and Kazakhstan’s Aidos Sultangali won bronze medals.

Earlier in the day, Payam Ahmadi had won a silver medal in the 55 and kg and Gholamreza Farrokhi claimed a gold in the 82kg.

The 2026 World Wrestling Championships are being held in Astana, Kazakhstan on Oct. 24 and 25.