Iranian wrestlers triumphed over their Hungarian counterparts at the World Wrestling Championships, capturing two gold medals in decisive matches. In the heavyweight final, Iran’s Fardin Hedayati overwhelmed Hungary’s Vitek with an 8–0 victory by technical superiority, concluding the match in just 42 seconds. Hedayati’s swift and strategic moves, including pushing Vitek out of bounds and executing multiple turns, left his opponent unable to respond effectively.
Vitek, who was in his third consecutive major international final, acknowledged Hedayati’s superior performance, noting his own inability to implement his strategy or prolong the match into a second period. Despite the loss, Vitek added another silver to his collection, having previously secured silver at last year’s World Championships and bronze at the European Championships.
Meanwhile, in the 72kg category, Iran’s Seyed Sohrabi faced off against Hungary’s István Váncza, who had shown impressive form leading up to the final, including a dramatic semifinal victory over Georgia’s Yuri Lomadze. Sohrabi established an early lead and maintained his advantage, ultimately winning 4–0. Váncza attributed his loss to an early defensive mistake in the second period but recognized Sohrabi’s physical strength and skill.
István Váncza’s silver medal marked his first at the senior World Championships, complementing his European Championship silver from Budapest in 2022. While both Hungarian wrestlers fell short of gold, their performances secured a significant presence for Hungary on the international wrestling stage.