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WNAM REPORT: Iranian freestyle wrestler Gholam Reza Takhti passed away on January 7, 1968, but his fans still remember him as a hero who will continue to live in the hearts of his lovers and history of sport in Iran.
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 aspects of life, and still he is respected by the nation. He was a truly unifying figure for Iranians, so that he became an inspiring character for the artists, as he was a symbol of generosity, positive values, and kindness, which made him remain in the hearts of all Iranians.
