Zagreb – Team Qatar’s wrestling star, Shaheen Mohammed, made a dazzling start to his journey at the 2025 Wrestling World Championships in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. Delivering a commanding performance, he sealed a well-deserved 6–4 victory over the tough American contender Melelashvili in the 82kg weight category.Shaheen is regarded as one of Qatar’s most promising wrestlers, having already claimed a continental bronze medal at the Asian Championships held in Jordan last March. Today, he returned to the global stage with renewed ambition, determined to add another medal to his name while strengthening Qatar’s presence in world wrestling and raising the national flag high.Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Abdullah Hamad Al-Musaifri, Assistant Secretary General of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, praised Shaheen’s outstanding display, describing the victory as a strong launch and a promising step forward. He extended his best wishes to Shaheen and his teammates as they aim for more positive results in the remaining rounds of the championship.The 2025 Wrestling World Championships brings together over 900 male and female athletes from 65 nations, running in Zagreb until September 22 in a thrilling atmosphere of global competition.Team Qatar’s delegation features a talented lineup of wrestlers led by Shaheen Mohammed (82kg), alongside Aref Mohamedi (63kg), Saud Al-Mufqai (77kg), and Rafiq Al-Natsheh (72kg), under the guidance of experienced Iranian coach Malek Ali and his Armenian assistant, Kazarian. 

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Qatar’s Shaheen Mohammed delivered a standout performance to claim gold in the 82kg Greco-Roman category at the prestigious 2025 Ulaanbaatar Open, part of the United World Wrestling (UWW) Ranking Series.Held from May 29 to June 1, the tournament drew over 200 top wrestlers from around the world, including strong contingents from Mongolia, India, and Iran. In a thrilling final, Shaheen overcame India’s top-ranked Prince with poise and precision, securing a major career milestone.This victory comes on the heels of his bronze medal at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships in Amman, further underlining his ascent in global rankings and his status as one of the brightest talents in the 82kg division.Shaheen’s triumph also reflects the growing strength of Qatari wrestling, fuelled by long-term investment in elite athlete development. The Ulaanbaatar Open marked the third stop in this year’s UWW Ranking Series, offering vital ranking points ahead of the World Championships and Olympic Games.H.E. Sheikh Fahad bin Khalid Al Thani, President of the Qatar Boxing and Wrestling Federation, congratulated Shaheen, praising his achievement as a symbol of Qatar’s sporting ambition. “We are nurturing a generation ready to shine on regional, global, and Olympic stages,” he affirmed.