Description: (Wrestler)
Gholamreza Takhti, a renowned Iranian freestyle wrestler and varzesh-e bastani practitioner, was celebrated for his remarkable achievements in the sporting world. His illustrious career saw him clinch multiple gold medals at prestigious competitions including the Olympics, Asian Games, and World Championships. Takhti's honorable conduct and fair play earned him the moniker "Jahân Pahlevân" (The World Champion), endearing him to the people of Iran and establishing his legacy as one of the nation's most cherished athletes of the 20th century. Today, he is fondly remembered as a hero by many Iranians and is enshrined in the UWW Hall of Fame.