Reza Soukhtehsaraei

Mohammad-Reza Soukhtehsaraei (Persian: محمدرضا سوخته‌سرايى; born 31 January 1950) is a retired Iranian super-heavyweight wrestler who competed in freestyle and Greco-Roman styles. He was a three-time flag bearer and gold medalist at the 1982, 1986, and 1990 Asian Games. He also won silver medals at the world championships in 1978 and 1981.[1][2] He was also a Pahlevan of Iran.

Reza Soukhtehsaraei
Personal information
Born31 January 1950 (1950-01-31) (age 73)
Ramian, Iran
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, koshti pahlavāni
Achievements and titles
National finalsPahlevan of Iran: 1354
Medal record
Representing  Iran
Freestyle wrestling
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1978 Mexico City+100 kg
Silver medal – second place1981 Skopje+100 kg
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1982 New Delhi +100 kg
Gold medal – first place 1990 Beijing 130 kg
Silver medal – second place 1974 Tehran 100 kg
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place1979 Jalandhar+100 kg
Greco-Roman wrestling
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1986 Seoul 130 kg

References
  1. Reza Sokhtesaraie. sports-reference.com
  2. Sookhte-Sarayee, Reza (IRI). iat.uni-leipzig.de
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