Olympic Gold-Medalist Wrestler Gholamreza Takhti's Grandson In the U.S

That was one of the first international medals to be won by Iranian wrestlers. Takhti also bagged several other medals, but that is not the only reason why he is so popular among Iranians. He proved to be a real hero by showing exemplary characteristics such as his endless zeal to help the poor and the needy. Owing to his good sportsmanship, he has been considered as one of the most beloved athletes of Iran and is given the tile of ‘Jahan Pahlavan’ which means ‘world champion' in the Persian language.