Iranian freestyle wrestler Meisam Abolfazl Nasiri has had to bid farewell to the the�2016�Summer�Olympics�in�Rio�de Janeiro, Brazil,�following an early defeat at the world's most international and�prestigious sporting event.

In a disappointment�for the Islamic Republic of Iran�s contingent, Nasiri, considered by many at home as a medal hope, was stunned by Bulgaria�s 26-year-old Borislav Novachkov 10-7 in the qualification round of men's 65-kilogram weight category competitions�at the�indoor Carioca Arena 2 stadium in Rio�s western district of Barra da Tijuca.

Later on, Nasiri could not get to compete in the repechage bracket as Novachkov suffered a 4-7 defeat from Puerto Rico�s representative Franklin Gomez in the quarterfinals.

Wrestling bouts at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games began at Hall 3 of the�Olympic Training Center in�Barra da Tijucaon August 14, and will run through August 21.

By Press TV