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Iran finishes runner-up at Yaşar Doğu Wrestling World Cup

Iranian wrestlers in the weight categories of 61, 65 and 92 kg received colorful medals.

Yaşar Doğu (1913 – 8 January 1961), was a renowned Turkish World and Olympic champion sports wrestler in Greco-Roman and Freestyle.

In 61 kg weight category, Mohammad Baqer Yakhkeshi defeated Indian rival and bagged a gold medal.

Iran’s Mehran Nasiri in the weight category of 65 kg hit Azeri fighter 2-0 and received a gold medal.

In 97 kg weight category, Iran Mojtaba Gelij was overpowered by Azeri rival and received a silver medal.

In 125 kg weight category, Iranian wrestler Yadollah Mohebi was overshined by Ukraine 9-6 and snatched a silver medal.

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