Unexpected decision; Alireza Heydari retired
6 times world and Olympic medalist says goodbye to wrestling
In an unexpected decision, Alireza Heydari retired.
Six times world and Olympic medalist, Alireza heydari, participated in 28th international freestyle wrestling tournament "Takhti Cup" and at his first competiton faced Jafar Daliri. Heydari dominated Daliri by two take downs and one gut wrench. but in an unexpected decision kissed wrestling mat and said goodbye to wrestling. While he was crying moved around the hall on shoulders of his friends and 6000 fans shouted his name.
Before that, first surprising result came from 96kg weight class as Jafar Daliri defeated 2007 world silver medalist,Saeid Ebrahimi, at first round(2-0,0-1,0-1).
Heydari obtained one world gold medal, three silver and one bronze medals as well as 2004 Olympic games bronze medal. He never was defeated in Iran and Asia for 12 years in his weight class. He also won 3 Asian games gold medals and was Asia champion four times.
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