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Suspension of Venezuelan Wrestling Federation

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 12:05 By United World Wrestling Press

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CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY (September 12) -- In accordance with United World Wrestling statutes and regulations, the wrestling federation of Venezuela has been suspended for damage done to other affiliated members. The suspension will mean that wrestlers and refereee from Venezuela may not participate in United World Wresting sponsored championships, tournaments and international matches.

UWW Playlists: Best of Olympic champ Esmaeili

Friday, January 9, 2026 - 11:31 By United World Wrestling Press

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Saeid ESMAEILI (IRI) was the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics at 67kg in Greco-Roman. A year later in 2025, he added the world title to his name, his first at the senior level, to be among one of the best Greco wrestler currently.

The 22-year-old is also a U17 and U20 world champion and has wins over all top wrestlers of his weight class including Olympic champion Luis ORTA (CUB) and two-time world silver medalist Hasrat JAFAROV (AZE).

Watch all matches of Esmaeili from early days to him becoming a world champion in Zagreb in 2025.

Saeid ESMAEILI (IRI): All Bouts of Olympic champion