I Dedicate This Medal to My Father: First Words of Iran's Golden Boy in Las Vegas

Greco-Roman World Under-23 Champion Says This Gold Medal Was the Result of Seven to Eight Months of Hard Work

According to "Varzesh Se", Abolfazl Mehmedi, the first golden man of Iran's wrestling in the World Hopes of the World wrestling tournament in Las Vegas, said: "We went through 7-8 months of very stressful, heavy and regular training camps." In all these difficult stages, my main support was God first, God second and God third.

He added: We are Iranians and wrestling flows in our blood and veins. The gold medal always and in any field belongs to Iran and Iranians, and I am happy that I was able to raise the flag of Iran on American soil.

Mehmedi expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the wrestling federation and said: I sincerely thank the wrestling federation, the technical staff of the national team and all the dear ones who supported us during these difficult months. I would also like to give special thanks to Mr. Boiri, my constructive coach, who worked hard for me, and also dear Mr. Rangers, who really cares for all wrestlers like a caring father.

He went on to say: I dedicate this gold medal to my dear father before anyone else, who worked hard for me and supported me in all stages of my life and sports. I also present this honor to the understanding and appreciative people of my country.

In the end, Iran's Golden Frangikar said: I am a small soldier of this country and I would like to always remain a soldier of this country and strive till the end of my life to make Iran proud.