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U.S. Pres. of wrestling federation pays tribute to Iranians
TEHRAN, Aug. 1 (MNA) -- President of the U.S. wrestling federation said that Iran is one of the world’s premier countries in the sport.
The six-member U.S. freestyle wrestling team is taking part in the Emam Ali Habibi & Abdollah Movahed Cup in Ghaemshahr, 237 km north-east of the capital Tehran, from July 31 to August 1.
“Iran has a very long tradition in wrestling and is a ranking power in the sport of wrestling. The sole purpose of our visit is for our athletes to compete in a world class event with world class athletes. The United States always look forward to competition in Iran and its great hospitality,” said Jim Ravannack the U.S wrestling president in an email to Mehr News Agency.
Coleman Scott (60 kg), Trent Paulson (74 kg), Raymond Jordan (84kg), Pat Cummins (96 kg), Tommy Rowlands and Tervel Dlagnev (both 120kg) are the American participants in the event. The team will be headed by Bill Zadick in the tournament.
The six-member U.S. freestyle wrestling team is taking part in the Emam Ali Habibi & Abdollah Movahed Cup in Ghaemshahr, 237 km north-east of the capital Tehran, from July 31 to August 1.
“Iran has a very long tradition in wrestling and is a ranking power in the sport of wrestling. The sole purpose of our visit is for our athletes to compete in a world class event with world class athletes. The United States always look forward to competition in Iran and its great hospitality,” said Jim Ravannack the U.S wrestling president in an email to Mehr News Agency.
Coleman Scott (60 kg), Trent Paulson (74 kg), Raymond Jordan (84kg), Pat Cummins (96 kg), Tommy Rowlands and Tervel Dlagnev (both 120kg) are the American participants in the event. The team will be headed by Bill Zadick in the tournament.
