1961 World Wrestling Championships
The Wrestling World Championships 1961 took place from 1 to 7 June 1961 in Yokohama instead. In contrast to all previously transmitted World Championships was fought in both the Greco-Roman and free style. The wrestlers were divided into eight weight classes.
- 2.1 medalist
- 2.2 medal
Greco-Roman
The competitions in the Greco-Roman style were held until June 7, 1961 by 5.
Medalist
Medal Tally
Freestyle
The competitions in freestyle were held until June 3, 1961 by 1. The wrestlers from Iran secured in seven of the eight competitions medals. Only Hossein Noori could come up with a fifth place in the weight category 87 kg not place on the medals.