Iran anhilates US, but only on the wrestling mat!

Friday, March 13, 2009, 13:55 [IST]

Tehran, Mar.13 (ANI): Iran beat the United States in a wrestling competition in Tehran on Thursday, the same day President Obama announced that the U.S. is extending sanctions against that nation for one more year.

Six U.S. wrestlers participated in the two-day Takhti Cup at Tehran's Azadi (Freedom) sports complex, along with athletes from Cuba, Turkey and other nations.

The Iranians took ten of the competition's twelve medals.

"We made some pretty critical mistakes," U.S. head coach Zeke Jones.

"It is always a wonderful opportunity to compete with the Iranians. They are such a great wrestling country. It is one of the best tournaments in the world," he added.

About 20 American wrestlers participated in the competition in 2007. Since 2006, 75 Iranians athletes have been to the United States in an exchange program. (ANI)

Topics: Iran, anhilates, US, but, only, on, the, wrestling, mat

Other articles published on March 13, 2009

Blair to face major revolt over nuclear weapons

Wednesday, March 14, 2007,9:46 [IST]

London, Mar 14: Prime Minister Tony Blair could face one of the biggest rebellions by his Labour Party in a decade in power today when parliament votes whether to renew Britain's nuclear arsenal.As many as 100 Labour members of parliament could reject Blair's plan to spend up to 20 billion pounds (38.60 billion dollar) on three or four nuclear-armed submarines to replace the ageing Trident system.That would be the biggest rebellion against Blair since nearly 140 Labour.....

US official warns UAE on trade with Iran, Syria

Friday, December 15, 2006,3:03 [IST]

Washington, Dec 15: The United States warned the United Arab Emirates today it may take action against the Gulf state if it fails to halt the flow of technology to Iran and Syria that can be used to make improvised bombs. ''We continue to discuss this issue with UAE authorities but time for action is running short,'' Chris Padilla, assistant secretary of commerce for export administration, said in a speech to an industry group......

Limitless Updates

Sports News

News Archives

Ban Ki-moon denounces Iran on Holocaust, Israel

Friday, December 15, 2006,2:03 [IST]

United Nations, Dec 15: Incoming UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told Iran today it was unacceptable to deny the Holocaust or call for Israel to be wiped off the map. Ban, at a news conference, was asked about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who since coming to power in August last year has caused an outcry by terming the Holocaust a ''myth'' and calling Israel a ''tumor'' in the West Asia. Ahmadinejad just ended a.....