Iran Tops Chookhe Wrestling Championships

Iran Tops Chookhe Wrestling Championships

Iran’s national wrestling team took the first title in the World Chookhe (traditional wrestling) Championships in Puna, India.

The team bagged two gold and one bronze medals to rank first in the tournament.

The championships were held with participation of teams from 20 countries in Puna, IRNA reported. Kazakhstan and Mongolia took the second and third places respectively.

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