TEHRAN - Iran Greco-Roman team claimed the title of the 2026 Asian Wrestling Championship on Tuesday.

The Iranian team, headed by Hassan Rangraz, came first with 201 points, followed by Uzbekistan and Japan.

The Iranian wrestlers won five gold and three silver medals in the competitions in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Saeid Esmaeili in 67kg, Danial Sohrabi in 72kg, Mohammad Naghoosi in 82kg, Mohammadhadi Saravi in 97kg, and Fardin Hedayati in 130kg claimed five gold medals.

Also, Mohammadmehdi Keshtkar in 63kg, Alireza Abdevali in 77kg, and Yasin Yazdi in 87kg won three silvers.