Nwachukwu golds, USA goes 14-0 in Astana
Bo Bassett was one point from being teched by a World champion and won 14-13. Then Adaugo Nwachukwu hit a buzzer takedown for the first American gold of these Worlds.
The one that matters
Nwachukwu wins 62kg gold 12-11, Team USA goes 14-0 in Astana
Adaugo Nwachukwu beat Japan's Nonoka Ozaki 12-11 on a takedown at the buzzer to win 62kg gold, Team USA's first title of the 2026 World Championships. She went 4-0 in Astana, teching Akbas of Turkey 10-0 and Lindborg of Sweden 11-1 before a 5-2 win over Dudova of Bulgaria.
Serving her country. Representing her country. World Champion.
Why it matters: Four more gold matches on the line for a US team that just swept a full session.
- Leydecker and Nette wrestle for World titles
- Snyder goes for a ninth career World or Olympic final win
On the mat
Bassett storms back on Magomedov 14-13, into World final
Bo Bassett pinned No. 3 seed Biabani of Canada in 1:13, tech'd Sticker of France 12-0, then stormed back from down 10-3 at the break to beat Russia's Abasgadzhi Magomedov 14-13 in the quarterfinals at his first Senior World Championships. He followed that with a tech fall in the semis to punch his ticket to the final.
Bassett was 1 point away from being teched, but kept attacking and actually displayed very savvy defense to get himself back in the match - eventually winning a 14-13 shoot out.
Why it matters: Bassett is a senior World finalist in his first try at the level.
- Bassett's gold medal match
What they're arguing about
Iran coach alleges bias after Amouzad loses on late fleeing call
Rahman Amouzad was hit for fleeing with four seconds left while leading, handing Arman Tevanyan the 65kg quarterfinal, and Iran's head coach Pejman Dorostkar told IWTV his wrestlers are being targeted. Basch called it one of the worst caution plus one calls he has seen, and Pyles said Amouzad was plenty engaged.
They're robbing our wrestlers right in front of us, and we have nobody here to stand up for us.
Why it matters: A medal round result at 65kg decided by a judgment call, with Iran publicly accusing officials.
- Any United World Wrestling response to Dorostkar's accusations