TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed his most sincere congratulations to the Iranian team over their 5th championship in the Greco-Roman wrestling world cup.

In a message Friday night, President Rouhani congratulated the Iranian outfit over their 5th crowning in the 34th edition of the Greco-Roman wrestling world cup.

The Iranian team captured the Greco-Roman World Cup title for the fifth time in seven years after defeating rivals Russia 8-0 in the final.

The 34th edition of the game kicked off in the Iranian city of Shiraz on Thursday, during which the hosts won victories against Ukraine (8-0), Azerbaijan (7-1) and Turkey (7-1).

Before this year, Iran had claimed the World Cup team title in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014.

 

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