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Iran’s Qasem Rezaei wins bronze in Rio 2016 wrestling

Iranian wrestler Qasem Rezaei kisses Iran's flag after defeating his Swedish rival to win the bronze medal of the 98-kilogram category of Rio 2016 Greco-Roman wrestling matches.

Iran’s wrestler Qasem Rezaei has won a bronze medal in the 98-kilogram category of Rio 2016 Olympic Games Greco-Roman wrestling.

Rezai won the medal late on Tuesday after defeating Swedish wrestler Fredrik Schön with a 4-4 tie.

Earlier, Rezai bested China’s Xiao Di 7-0 to gain entry to the Bronze medal playoff.

 


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