Former world champion in heavy weight Alireza Soleimani supports new head man of Iran wrestling federation" Hojattollah Khatib".

Former world champion in heavy weight Alireza Soleimani supports new head man of Iran wrestling federation" Hojattollah Khatib".

"As I know Khatib as a veteran and experienced director, I accepted to help the federation. I was out of federation for 22 years and I am coming back after long term." Soleimani added.

"Iran wrestling is in important situation and we have few months to Olympic Games. All of us should have solidarity to help our sport." 1989 world champion said.

I should be noted that Soleimani appointed as one of the members of policy council of Iran wrestling federation.

Soleimani defeated USA legendry 13 times worlds and Olympic medalist Bruce Baumgartner in final match of 1989 world championship in Martigny.