Iran leads the team standings with 100 points, demonstrating strong performances across multiple weight classes.
Georgia secures second place with 55 points, followed closely by Azerbaijan with 51 points.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan tie for fourth place with 42 points each.
Russia and Belarus, competing under "United World Wrestling," would rank 8th and 9th respectively, if officially included.
Team USA's performance included eliminations and repechage opportunities, with mixed results across different weight categories. Why this matters: These standings highlight the dominant nations in Greco-Roman wrestling and provide insight into the competitive landscape at the world championships.
The 2025 Senior World Championships in Zagreb featured intense competition in the Greco-Roman division. Iran dominated the team standings, showcasing depth and strength. Georgia and Azerbaijan followed, with strong performances. Several U.S. wrestlers participated, with some facing early elimination and others entering repechage rounds. The detailed breakdown of team scores reveals the point distribution across various weight classes, highlighting each nation's strengths. Key matches included upsets and technical victories, shaping the final team rankings.
Team USA Results:
55 kg: Jayden Raney - Eliminated
60 kg: Max Black - In Repechage
63 kg: Ellis Coleman - Wrestling Saturday
67 kg: Alston Nutter - Wrestling Saturday
72 kg: Alejandro Sancho - In Repechage
77 kg: Kamal Bey - Eliminated
82 kg: Beka Melelashvili - Eliminated
87 kg: Payton Jacobson - Wrestling Saturday
97 kg: Michial Foy - Eliminated
130 kg: Cohlton Schultz - Eliminated
Q: How are team points calculated?
Team points are calculated based on UWW’s top 10 placement points for world championship team scoring (Gold - 25, Silver - 20, Bronze - 15, 5th - 10, 7th - 8, 8th - 6, 9th - 4, 10th - 2).
Q: Why are Russia and Belarus not in the official rankings?
They are competing under "United World Wrestling" due to ongoing international sanctions.
Iran is a dominant force in Greco-Roman wrestling, evidenced by their top ranking.
The World Championships provide a platform for emerging talents and established athletes to compete at the highest level.
Team USA faced challenges but continues to develop its Greco-Roman program.
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