Gholamreza Takhti - Wikipedia
Gholamreza Takhti (Persian: غلامرضا تختی, August 27, 1930 – January 7, 1968) was an Iranian freestyle wrestler and varzesh-e bastani (Persian traditional sport) practitioner. [1]
BBC podcasts to tell the story of the Legend of Takhti – in English …
Jul 24, 2024 · A collaboration between BBC World Service English and BBC News Persian, these podcasts tell the story of Iran’s iconic wrestler Gholamreza Takhti whose sudden death in 1968 shook the nation.
Amazing Sport Stories, The Legend of Takhti: Ep 1 - BBC
Aug 19, 2024 · Gholamreza Takhti is a hero. In Iran, a nation full of wrestlers and wrestling fans, he’s the most beloved wrestler of them all. But unexpectedly, tragically, the great champion is found dead...
Amazing Sport Stories, The Legend of Takhti: Ep 2 - BBC
Aug 26, 2024 · Gholamreza Takhti is dead. Rana Rahimpour looks at the events leading up to and following his unexpected and tragic death, and examines his relations with Mohammed Reza Shah. Show more
Global 1968, the Death of Takhti, and the Birth of the Iranian ...
October 15, 2021Speakers: Naghmeh Sohrabi, Arash DavariThis talk reconstructs rumors and demonstrations in 1968 around the death of Gholamreza Takhti, Iran's...
Amazing Sport Stories, The Legend of Takhti: Ep 3 - BBC
Sep 2, 2024 · Gholamreza Takhti remains a figure that inspires athletes and others in Iran today. He was the first Iranian wrestler to win a medal at an international competition.
BBC podcasts to tell the story of the Legend of Takhti - ATV Today
Jul 24, 2024 · A collaboration between BBC World Service English and BBC News Persian, these podcasts tell the story of Iran’s iconic wrestler Gholamreza Takhti whose sudden death in 1968 shook the nation.
Anniversary of death of Gholamreza Takhti marked
Jan 7, 2024 · TEHRAN – The 56th death anniversary of Iranian legendary wrestler Gholamreza Takhti was held on Sunday. The memorial was held at Ibn-e Babouyeh Cemetery in southern Tehran, near Shahr-e Ray, where he is commemorated every year by the Iranians.
Profile | Gholamreza Takhti: World Champion Wrestler, Iranian Patriot - PBS
Jan 10, 2012 · When the news of Takhti's death spread, the Iranian nation went into mourning. At least seven people killed themselves due to their sadness.
Remembering Iran's Gholamreza Takhti, the Much-Loved …
On January 7, 1968, his lifeless body was found in a hotel room. Authorities claimed his death was a suicide, however his political activities led many to believe that he was ultimately targeted and assassinated by SAVAK, the Shah’s secret police.