Iran’s Freestyler Atri Seizes Bronze at Asian Games


Iran’s Freestyler Atri Seizes Bronze at Asian Games

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian freestyle wrestler Reza Atri claimed a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games at Jakarta Convention Center in Indonesia on Sunday.

Atri defeated Bhagawati Sah Teli from Nepal 10-0 in the men's freestyle 57kg in the first match then beat Indian Sandeep Tomar 15-9 in quarter-final.

The Iranian freestyler lost to Mongolian Erdenebatyn Bekhbayar 8-2 and failed to advance to the final match.

Japanese Yuki Takahashi also claimed a bronze medal.

Erdenebat defeated North Korean Kang Kum-song 8-2 in the final match and claimed the gold medal.  

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