Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler
Sabah Shariati (Persian : صباح شریعتی , Azerbaijani : Sabah Şəriəti ; born in Sanandaj , Kurdistan province , Iran ) is an Iranian -born naturalized Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler .[1] He won bronze in the 2016 Rio Olympics, losing to eventual silver medalist and 4 time world champion Riza Kayaalp of Turkey.
He competed in the 130 kg event at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia.[2]
Career in Iran
He won an Iranian national youth medal in 2005 freestyle competitions. Representing Iran, in 2009 he won the 120 kg Greco Roman gold medal in Baku 's international tournament.[3]
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Gold medalists Silver medalists Bronze medalists
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Iranian refugee and immigrant athletes