Iran wins GR World Cup with Russia rout

Iran thrashed Russia 8-0 in the final to win 2016 Greco-Roman World Cup in front of home fans in southern Iranian city of Shiraz on Friday.

On its way to the final, the Asian heavyweight Iran powered past Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Turkey.

The third title went to Turkey as it fought to a 4-4 stalemate against Kazakhstan, outpointing it 16-14.

Belarus, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Germany stood fourth to eighth, respectively.

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