The Iranian freestyle squad comprising Hamid Sourian and Amir Ghasemi Monjazi along with the technical staff had left Tehran for Istanbul on Monday before departing for the Mongolian capital.
The first training session of the country’s freestyle outfit was held on Wednesday morning under the supervision of Mohammd Bana two days ahead of the first “Last-Chance” qualifier.
Iran’s Sourian (59kg) and Ghasemi Monjazi (130) will meet rivals on Friday in an attempt to book berths in 2016 Rio Olympics.
The 2016 World Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament 1 is the first of two worldwide qualification tournaments for the 2016 Olympics.
Competitors of the tournament failed qualify for the Olympics through performance at the 2015 World Wrestling Championships or at their respective regional qualifier.
The top three competitors in each weight class will qualify in the event which will be held on 22-24 April 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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