Gadisov, who competed in the 97 kg category and initially won a silver medal in Las Vegas, tested positive for a banned substance after re-examination, triggering an updated team ranking.
With his disqualification, Iran’s team total moves to 49 points, ahead of Georgia (46) and Russia (44), elevating Iran from runner-up to champions for the 2015 edition.
During the 2015 Worlds — coached by Rasul Khadem, who simultaneously served as federation president and head coach — Iran won two silver and two bronze medals.
Hassan Rahimi (57 kg) and Hassan Yazdani (70 kg) earned silver, while Seyed Ahmad Mohammadi (65 kg) and Alireza Karimi (86 kg) secured bronze.
At the time, Iran had placed second by only four team points behind Russia.
Alireza Dabir, President of the Iranian Wrestling Federation, said two Russian wrestlers tested positive in that tournament and lost points as a result, confirming that the federation had pursued the case with seriousness.
