Ahmad Javan of Iran won a gold medal at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships on Saturday. Javan defeated Russia's Zaur Ogeb 9-2 in the men's 61kg final. On his way to the final, Javan defeated Indian wrestler Nichi (10-9) in the round of 16 before defeating Marcus Blaise of the USA (3-2) and Kazakhstan's Aseil Aitkin (3-1).