Nournews: The accomplished champion, who had been living in the United States for years, died of a heart attack, plunging Iran’s sporting community into mourning.

Movahed was one of the greatest legends in the history of Iranian and world wrestling, and his death caused shock and deep sadness among Iran’s sports community.

He is considered one of the most accomplished wrestlers in Iran’s history, and his name is forever recorded in the country’s sporting history.

During his competitive career, Movahed won numerous medals. Between 1965 and 1970, he won eight gold medals in major competitions such as the Olympic Games, World Championships, and Asian Games. These achievements established him as one of the greatest wrestlers in the world.

Movahed’s greatest sporting achievement was winning the gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games, which placed him among the legendary figures of world wrestling.

His last appearance in international competition was in 1971 in Sofia, where he placed fourth. He then competed in the 1972 Munich Olympics despite injuries, after which he retired from wrestling in a tragic farewell.