According to Khabaronline, an Iranian news agency, The rankings, published by UWW, are based on athletes’ performances in official international competitions and the points they accumulated throughout the season. In this list, Rahman Amouzad leads the 65kg freestyle category, while Saeid Esmaili tops the 67kg Greco-Roman division, placing Iran among the elite nations in world wrestling.
In freestyle wrestling, athletes from countries such as North Korea, Russia, Japan, Slovakia, Bahrain, and the United States hold the top positions across different weight classes, highlighting the highly competitive and international nature of the sport. Amouzad’s first-place ranking in the 65kg category stands out as a key achievement for Iran.
In Greco-Roman wrestling, leading wrestlers from Georgia, Uzbekistan, Türkiye, Serbia, and Hungary dominate several weight classes. Saeid Esmaili, with a consistent and impressive record, has claimed the top spot in the 67kg category and is regarded as one of the division’s standout competitors.
The release of the 2025 rankings not only reflects the global distribution of wrestling powerhouses but also underscores the importance of long-term planning, regular participation in international events, and sustained high-level performance. The presence of two Iranian wrestlers at the top of the world rankings once again highlights Iran’s status as a major force in international wrestling.
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