About Abbas Zandi
Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 87). Abbas Zandi was an Iranian amateur wrestler.
Abbas Zand more known as Abbas Zandi (; 3 June 1930 – 30 October 2017) was an Iranian bastani practitioner, freestyle wrestler, and coach. Zandi competed in three Olympic Games: 1948 in London, 1952 in Helsinki, and 1956 in Melbourne. He won gold medals at the 1954 World Wrestling Championships at 79 kg and the 1958 Asian Games at 87+ kg. Zandi died on October 30, 2017, at the age of 87.
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Who was Abbas Zandi?
Iranian wrestler
When was Abbas Zandi born?
Abbas Zandi was born on 3 June 1930 in Tehran.
When did Abbas Zandi die?
Abbas Zandi died on 30 October 2017 in Tehran.
What was Abbas Zandi's occupation?
Abbas Zandi was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Abbas Zandi?
Abbas Zandi was Iranian.
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