The United World Wrestling Federation selected Esmaeili for his unmatched performance and mastery in the sport this year.
In 2025, Esmaeili secured 11 decisive victories against his opponents during the World Championship and the Islamic Solidarity Games, clinching gold with authority and style.
Previously, Gholamreza Farrokhi was recognized as the emerging star of Greco-Roman wrestling, and the Iranian Greco-Roman team, ranked first in the world, was awarded the title of the best team.
