Gholamreza Takhti was an Iranian freestyle wrestler and varzesh-e bastani (Persian traditional sport) practitioner. Takhti was not only an athlete but a role model, admired by all Iranians in all ...

After Gholamreza Takhti’s death, the legend of Takhti is born. Rana Rahimpour wrestles with the myth to catch glimpses of the real Takhti, and seek the legacy that he left behind. Show more ...

In new seasons of podcasts in English and Persian, the BBC World Service brings the story of Iran’s iconic wrestler Gholamreza Takhti In new seasons of the podcasts, Amazing Sport Stories and ...

Exploring Iranian wrestling legend Gholamreza Takhti’s journey in life, death and his legacy. The Iranian wrestler was the people's hero: a multiple gold Olympic medal-winner, who embodied the ...

“Highlighting Takhti’s life and the various facets of his personality is a national task,” Kimiaii told the Mehr News Agency on Wednesday. “He is part of the history of Iran’s traditional sport, and I ...

The 39th edition of Takhti Cup International Freestyle Wrestling Tournament will kick off on February 7-8 in the western city of Kermanshah. Ashok Kumar, International UWW Referee from India has been ...

Takhti was born in Tehran on August 27, 1930 and was found dead in a hotel room on January 7, 1968. He was laid to rest at Ibn-e Babouyeh cemetery in southern Tehran where he is commemorated every ...

Following the unexpected and shocking death of heroic wrestler Gholamreza Takhti, Tehran is a tinderbox. Hundreds of thousands of people gather in the streets as tensions and rumours rise to a pitch.