Ramezan Kheder (Persian: رمضان خدر, 10 April 1944 – 1999) was an Iranian freestyle wrestler who won a silver medal at the 1974 World Championships. He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics and placed seventh and fifth, respectively.[2][3]

Ramezan Kheder
Ramezan Kheder in 1974
Personal information
Born(1944-04-10)10 April 1944
Died1999(1999-00-00) (aged 54–55)
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)[2]
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
Medal record
Representing  Iran
World championships
Silver medal – second place1974 Istanbul-57 kg

Kheder died after suffering from a kidney disease for several years. His statue was erected in his native Now Kandeh town.[4][5]

References

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  1. Ramezan Kheder. kenare.ir
  2. 1 2 Ramezan Kheder. sports-reference.com
  3. Kheder, Ramezan (IRI). iat.uni-leipzig.de
  4. Ramezan Kheder. takhtejamshidcup.com (photo gallery shows the statue)
  5. News. Mehr News Agency
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