About Sabah Shariati
Born 1989. Sabah Shariati is an Iranian and Azerbaijani amateur wrestler.
Sabah Saleh Shariati (, ; born 1 January 1989 in Sanandaj, Kurdistan province, Iran) is an Iranian-born naturalized Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler. He won bronze in the 2016 Rio Olympics, losing in the 130 kg event to eventual silver medalist and 4 time world champion Riza Kayaalp of Turkey.
He competed in the 130kg event at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia.
He lost his bronze medal match in the 130kg event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
He was given a hero send off by Amin Mirzazadeh of Iran after losing his bronze medal bout in 2024 Paris Olympics.
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.
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Who is Sabah Shariati?
Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler
When was Sabah Shariati born?
Sabah Shariati was born in 1989 in Sanandaj.
What is Sabah Shariati's occupation?
Sabah Shariati is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Sabah Shariati?
Sabah Shariati is Iranian and Azerbaijani.
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