ZAGREB, Croatia – Paris Olympic champion Mohammadhadi Saravi of Iran has made a strong return to the World Wrestling Championships final by defeating Kiryl Maskevich 3-1 in the 97kg semifinals Friday. Saravi is now poised to reclaim the world title he first won in 2021, adding to his impressive medal tally that includes Olympic bronze and multiple world medals.
Meanwhile, the 72kg Greco-Roman gold medal match will be a gripping rematch between last year’s finalists, defending champion Ulvu Ganizade of Azerbaijan and Ibrahim Ghanem of France. Ganizade earned his final spot with a commanding 5-0 win over Abdullo Aliev, while Ghanem secured his place with a dramatic fall victory over Merey Maulitkanov of Kazakhstan.
This showdown highlights the fierce competition and rivalries fueling the tournament in Zagreb, with Saravi and the 72kg duo setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the championships.
Other notable finalists include Aidos Sultangali (Kazakhstan) and Alisher Ganiev (Uzbekistan) battling for 60kg gold, as fans eagerly anticipate top-tier wrestling action through the final day .
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