Death of Abolfazl Anvari, Iranian Flag Bearer in Olympics

Friday, March 2, 2018 - 14:32 By United World Wrestling Press

Iranian flag bearer at 1968 Olympics, Abolfazl ANVARI has passed away at age 79. Anvari was the first Iranian world medal winner at heavy weight and won bronze medals at the 1966 world championships at +97kg, and the 1969 world championships at +100kg.

Anvari placed sixth at 1968 Olympics in Mexico City and also won bronze medal in 1970 Asian Games.

United World Wrestling offers its sympathy to the Iranian wrestling community and to Anvari’s family and friends.

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WATCH: Matteo Pellicone 10 women's wrestling finals

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - 09:26 By Vinay Siwach

ROME, Italy (June 29) -- Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series saw women's wrestling stars battle it out to win the gold in Rome. While there were a few obvious, surprises were aplenty in the competition. Ukraine dominated the tournament winning four gold, one silver and one bronze.

Here are the 10 gold medal bouts from Matteo Pellicone.

50kg: Madison PARKS (CAN) vs. Agata WALERZAK (POL)

53kg: Mariana DRAGUTAN (MDA) vs. Liliia MALANCHUK (UKR)

55kg: Mariia VYNNYK (UKR) vs. Katarzyna KRAWCZYK (POL)

57kg: Alina HRUSHYNA (UKR) vs. Elvira KAMALOGLU (TUR)

59kg: Grace BULLEN (NOR) vs. Jowita WRZESIEN (POL)

62kg: Iryna KOLIADENKO (UKR) vs. Ilona PROKOPEVNIUK (UKR)

65kg: Emma BRUNTIL (USA) vs. Tetiana RIZHKO (UKR)

68kg: Alla BELINSKA (UKR) vs. Irina RINGACI (MDA)

72kg: Anna SCHELL (GER) vs. Skylar GROTE (USA)

76kg: Yelena MAKOYED (USA) vs. Anastasiya ALPYEYEVA (UKR)