Press TV - Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Hossein Niknejad has passed away after suffering a heart attack during a match at the National Veteran Wrestling Championship in the countrys northwestern city of Tabriz.
Niknejad, a former member of the Iran mens national Greco-Roman wrestling team, collapsed during a 69-kilogram matchat the indoor Shahid Pour Sharifi Arena on Monday evening, but later died after being rushed to hospital.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Wrestling Federation has extended its deepest condolences to Niknejads bereaved family in a brief message.
Irans National Veteran Wrestling Championship is currently underway in Tabriz.
The sports event has attracted dozens of freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers from different parts of the country.
