Omid Vaziri told IRNA on Saturday that Ghalavand, a Category I international referee, was selected with the approval of the Iranian Wrestling Federation to officiate at the competition.
He said Ghalavand is an experienced and active international referee who has officiated at major Asian and international competitions in several countries.
According to Vaziri, Ghalavand has recently served as a referee at competitions in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Spain, Turkey, Jordan, Hungary, Thailand, Albania, and Mongolia.
Vaziri said Ghalavand’s participation in major international events demonstrates his experience and standing in the wrestling refereeing community and reflects the confidence of Iran’s wrestling authorities in his abilities.
The World U23 Wrestling Championships will be held in Los Angeles, US, from October 11 to 19.
