TEHRAN – Gholamreza Mohammadi has been named as new head coach of Iran’s freestyle wrestling coach on Monday.

Mohammadi replaced Rasoul Khadem, who has recently stepped down as Team Melli coach.

Mohammadi, 48, was coach of Iran youth team. He also coached Iran’s freestyle team in the 2010 Asian Games.

Mohammadi won two silver medals in 1993 and 1995 World Wrestling Championships in Torento and Atlanta respectively and two bronzes in 1994 and 1998 in Istanbul and Tehran.

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“Many people think I have not made the best decision due to current condition of Iran’s wrestling but I’m just thinking about serving the sport. Doesn't matter what may come my way,” Mohammadi said after taking charge of the team.

“I’m not thinking to myself and want to make sure that we can return to our good days. I hope the Iran’s wrestling family support me and I would also like to thank the wrestling federation for trusting me,” he stated.