The World Wrestling Championship for athletes under 23 years old concluded on Sunday evening with the final matches in freestyle wrestling. Held at the “Feti Borova” Olympic Hall, the finals were broadcast live on Albanian Radio and Television, featuring the last five weight categories for men: 57 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 79 kg, and 97 kg.

In the 57 kg category, the gold medal was awarded to India’s Shirag. Moving up to the 65 kg category, the neutral athlete Bragimov claimed victory. Azerbaijan’s Kanierv secured the third gold of the day in the 70 kg category. Meanwhile, Iran’s Jusefhaxhivar topped the podium in the 79 kg category, and Kazakhstan’s Aitmukhan took the final gold medal in the 97 kg category.

As a result, Iran emerged as the World Champion in the team standings for the U-23 age group in freestyle wrestling. Meanwhile, on Monday, matches began in Greco-Roman style for seniors across four weight categories: 55 kg, 63 kg, 72 kg, and 82 kg.

All Albanian wrestlers, including Bajram Sina, Kevin Kupi, Gjetë Prenga, and Jurgen Uku, unfortunately lost their matches by significant point differentials, leading to their elimination from the ongoing competitions. The World Wrestling Championship will conclude on October 31.

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