Mohammad Hossein Mohebbi

Iranian wrestler (born 1956)

Mohammad Hossein Mohebbi
Personal information
BornSeptember 6, 1956 (1956-09-06) (age 67)
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
Medal record
Representing  Iran
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1978 Mexico City 74 kg
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1982 New Delhi 74 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Seoul 82 kg
Asian Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place 1979 Jalandhar 74 kg
Gold medal – first place 1981 Lahore 74 kg
Gold medal – first place 1983 Tehran 82 kg
Gold medal – first place 1987 Mumbai 82 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Oarai 82 kg

Mohammad Hossein Mohebbi (Persian: محمد‌حسین محبی, born September 6, 1956) was captain of Iran's freestyle wrestling national team.[1] He won a silver medal at the 1978 World Championships and a gold at the 1982 Asian Games.[2] He is frequently confused with his twin brother Mohammad Hassan Mohebbi (Persian: محمد‌حسن محبی), who competed alongside, but in a heavier category (90 kg).[3]

References

  1. ^ Mohamed Hassan Mohebbi. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Mohebbi, Mohammad Hassan (IRI), Mohebbi, Mohammad Hossein (IRI). iat.uni-leipzig.de
  3. ^ Hall of Fame. Iran Wrestling Federation
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  • 1954–1958: 73 kg
  • 1962–1966: 78 kg
  • 1970–1994: 74 kg
  • 1998: 76 kg
  • 2002–present: 74 kg
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