In a message issued on Saturday, October 17, Ayatollah Hosseini Khamenei congratulated the victorious wrestlers, their hard-working coaches and the Iranian nation on the team’s triumph at the U-23 World Championships.

“I congratulate the Iranian under-23 national Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning the championship at the U-23 World Championships in the US. My congratulations go to these pride-inspiring champions, their hard-working coaches and all the people of Iran,” the Leader said.

“The brilliance of the youth of our homeland, the uplifting sight of Iran’s flag flying high, and the national anthem of the Islamic Republic resounding at various arenas are a reflection of the nation’s hopes for its young people in the course of realization of a bright and glorious future,” Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei stated.

“May my prayers and best wishes accompany all the youth of proud Iran,” the Leader added.