Obituary

Death of Abolfazl Anvari, Iranian Flag Bearer in Olympics

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

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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 LIVE: U23 Pan-Am Championships 2025, Freestyle

Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 10:33 By United World Wrestling Press

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QUERETARO, Mexico (April 10) -- The U23 Pan-American Championships kicks off in Queretaro, Mexico on April 10.

The tournament will see 246 wrestler compete in Freestyle, Women's Wrestling and Greco-Roman from April 10 to 12 at the Auditorio General José María Arteaga.

Greco-Roman in all 10 weight classes will be held on April 10, Women's Wrestling on April 11 and Freestyle on April 12.

FULL SCHEDULE CLICK HERE

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