Iran's Mirzazadeh Wins Greco-Roman Wrestling Gold at Asian Games in Nagoya
Amin Mirzazadeh claimed the gold medal for Iran in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2026 Asian Games.
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Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Amin Mirzazadeh won a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday, according to Mehr News Agency.
The victory adds to Iran's medal tally at the multi-sport event, where Greco-Roman wrestling has traditionally been a strong discipline for Iranian athletes. Details on Mirzazadeh's weight category, his opponents in the competition, and the final match score were not included in the initial report.
Iran has a long-standing tradition of success in wrestling at international competitions, including the Olympics, World Championships, and the Asian Games, with the sport considered one of the country's most prominent on the international stage.
The 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya bring together athletes from across Asia competing in a wide range of sports. Further results and details on Iran's overall performance at the Games were not immediately available.
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- Greco-Roman wrestler Mirzazadeh takes gold in Nagoya — Mehr News (Iran)
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