Gholamreza Takhti

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Gholamreza Takhti Gholamreza Takhti (Persian: غلامرضا تختی, August 27, 1930 – January 7, 1968), sometimes Gholam-Reza, Gholam Reza, or Qolam Reza, is the most famous wrestler in Iranian history. He was most famous for his chivalrous behaviour and sportsmanship, and he continues to symbolize the essence of sports to the Iranian people.Contents [hide] 1 His Early Life 2 His Character 3 His Death 4 External links 5 References His Early Life Takhti was born in Tehran, Iran (Persia) on August 27, 1930. Takhtis family was poor, leaving Takhti with only 9 years of schooling. But he was recognized as a natural athlete and was taken into the Poolad gymnasium for further training. His Character In 1961, a terrible earthquake occurred in Boein Zahra in western Iran, killing 45,000. Takhti was deeply touched by the suffering. Already one of Irans biggest stars, he began to walk one of the main avenues of Tehran, asking for assistance for the victims. He inspired other champions to follow in his footseps, and thousands gave to alleviate the suffering. Another example of his character comes from a match in Moscow. After defeating the then world champion Anatoli Albul, Takhti saw the sorrow on the face of Albuls mother. Takhti went to her and said, "Im sorry about the result, but your son is a great wrestler." She smiled and kissed him. And another memory of him that clarifies his character more: Once he has a match with a Russian wrestler who was feeling injured in his right knee. When Takhti found out hes weak on one leg, he never attacked his competitors injured leg & tried to catch the other leg. It shows that he valued honourable behaviour more