Teyeb Hajrezaei was one of the traditional athletes of the Pahlavi era and among those individuals known as Laat or Looti in the oral literature of that time. In 1953, he was a supporter of the Pahlavi dynasty during 1953 Iranian coup d'état but later emerged as an opponent of the Shah. Ancient sports have been a significant aspect of human history for thousands of years, offering people opportunities to compete, socialize, and demonstrate their physical abilities. In ancient civilizations such as Greece, Rome, and Egypt, sports played a crucial role in society, serving as a form of entertainment, cultural expression, and means of honoring gods and deities.
