TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has congratulated the Iranian Greco-Roman wrestling team for their victory at the 2025 Wrestling World Championships in Croatia, marking an unprecedented year for Iranian wrestling.

In a message issued Sunday night, Ayatollah Khamenei lauded the athletes' dedication and hard work, stating: "Congratulations to the young wrestlers; The determination and hard work of you and your brothers in freestyle wrestling have made the nation happy and the country proud. I pray to God for your success and victory, and I congratulate the athletes, coaches, and managers."

Iran’s Greco-Roman team clinched the championship title with an impressive medal tally, securing their victory ahead of schedule. This triumph followed the Iranian freestyle wrestlers' historic win just days prior, ending a 12-year drought with a record seven medals.

Iran topped the leaderboard with 145 points, surpassing the US with 134 points and Japan with 111 points.

This remarkable achievement marks the first time in Iranian wrestling history that both the freestyle and Greco-Roman teams have simultaneously secured the world championship title in the same year. The victories have sparked nationwide celebrations and renewed pride in Iranian sporting achievements.