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Fardin Hedayati named best Greco-Roman Wrestler of 2026
Published : Thursday, 5 November, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Observer Online Report
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United World Wrestling (UWW) has named Iranian heavyweight wrestler Fardin Hedayati the best Greco-Roman wrestler of the 2026 World Championships following a dominant debut campaign in the senior category.
In an official announcement on Tuesday (November 3), the global governing body commended Hedayati’s exceptional performance in the 130kg category, where he secured the world title during his first appearance at the senior World Championships.
Hedayati clinched the gold medal on October 26, capping off his campaign with a decisive 8-0 victory over Hungary’s Darius Vitek in the final, securing the bout in just 42 seconds.
Demonstrating complete dominance throughout the tournament, the Iranian wrestler spent a total of only seven minutes and nine seconds on the mat across all his bouts en route to claiming the world title.
-EM
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