When he died, he was laid to rest at Ibn-e Babouyeh cemetery in southern Tehran, near Shahr-e Ray, where he is commemorated every year by Iranians. President of Iran's National Olympic Committee Reza Salehi Amiri took part in a special ceremony on Wednesday to pay tribute to the unique national hero and wrestling champion on his 53rd anniversary of Takhti's death, in Ibn-e Babouyeh Cemetery. He described Takhti as not just a wrestling champion but also as a national hero for Iranians who stands as a symbol of the heroic deed. Touching upon his unique position in the history of Iran's sports and the nation's heart, he stressed that Iranian sport owes its credit, honour, value and capital to Gholamreza Takhti.
