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#WrestleTokyo Day Five Finals Preview

By Eric Olanowski

Thursday's finals will feature a pair of Olympic champions looking to win back-to-back titles, but will be highlighted by the blockbuster 86kg finals between Hassan YAZDANICHARATI ?? and David TAYLOR III ??.

57kg - Kumar RAVI ?? vs. Zavur UGUEV (ROC)
86kg - Hassan YAZDANICHARATI ?? vs. David Morris TAYLOR III ??
57kg - Risako KAWAI ?? vs. Iryna KURACHKINA ??

UWW statement on Iran wrestlers

By United World Wrestling Press

CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (January 29) -- United World Wrestling has received multiple communications regarding the situation of four Iranian wrestlers. UWW is attentive to these concerns and is actively following the situation.

As a sporting organization, UWW is not in a position to directly influence global or national affairs. However, we are particularly concerned about the situation of Iranian athletes impacted by the events unfolding in their country, as we are with all athletes worldwide who are affected by conflict and tragedy.

UWW is seeking further reliable information and reiterates its commitment to the protection of athletes and respect for fundamental sporting values.