Nasser Givehchi

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Nasser Givehchi (Persian: ناصر گیوه‌چی, 12 November 1932 – 15 May 2017) was an Iranian featherweight freestyle wrestler. He competed at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics and won a silver medal in 1952. He ranked fifth at the 1954 World Wrestling Championships[3] and won a bronze medal at the 1958 Asian Games.[1][2] After retiring from competitions he had a long career as a national wrestling coach and international referee.[2]

Nativename
ناصر گیوه‌چی
Died15 May 2017 (aged 84)[citation needed]
Tehran, Iran[citation needed]
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Nasser Givehchi
Givehchi at the 1952 Olympics
Personal information
Native name
ناصر گیوه‌چی
Born12 November 1932[1]
Died15 May 2017 (aged 84)[citation needed]
Tehran, Iran[citation needed]
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
Medal record
Representing  Iran
Olympic Games


Silver medal – second place1952 Helsinki62 kg
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place1958 Tokyo62 kg
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