Iran’s Azimi wins silver at Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin
Iranian freestyle wrestler Mohammad-Mobin Azimi claimed a silver medal in the 2024 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin held in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
He lost to Magomed Kurbanov 7-2 in the final as Iran had sent eight freestyle wrestlers to the competition, reported Mehr News Agency.
Iran’s Azimi emerged victorious against his rivals from Russia Arsen Ali Musalaliev 7-4, Nazhmudinov 4-0 to reach the quarterfinal.
In the quarterfinal, Azimi defeated Azamat Zakuev from Russia 8-6 to qualify for the semifinal.
In the semifinal, the Iranian freestyle wrestler beat another Russian opponent Shamil-Imam Gadzhialiev 9-0 to reach the final.
The preliminary stage of the sporting event was held on Sunday in 74, 86, 92, and 97 weight categories.
Iran’s national wrestling squad comprised Adel Panahian (74kg), Ali Savadkoudi (86kg), Mohammad-Mobin Azimi (92kg) and Abolfazl Babalou (97kg) competed with rivals on the first day of the tournament.
All Iranian freestyle wrestlers were eliminated from the tournament except Azimi.
The 2024 Yarygin wrestling tournament was held in Krasnoyarsk, Russia on January 25-28.
This Grand Prix is held in honor of two-time Olympic Champion Ivan Yarygin.