Iran edges Russia to win Martyrs Cup 2017

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News ID: 16434
Iran » Iran
Publish Date: 13:50 - 03 December 2017
TEHRAN, December 3 - Iran A freestyle wrestling squad managed to overcome Russian rivals to win the title at the International Junior Tournament, entitled ‘Martyrs Cup’.

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TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - The International Junior Free Style and Greco-Roman Tournament, entitled ‘Martyrs Cup’, took place on November 27-28 in the Iranian city of Karaj.

A total of nine foreign and four domestic teams had taken part at the international event. At the end of the two-day event, Iran A outfit subdued the Russian team and stood on top of the podium.

The third to fifth places were occupied by wrestlers from Armenia, Mongolia and Azerbaijan Republic.

Earlier, Iran A team had also won the gold medal in the Greco-Roman division of Martyrs Cup again after quelling opponents from Russia.

The Tournament was organized under the UWW Regulations on 3 UWW approved mats in eight weight categories.

 

Source: MehrNews

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