Alireza Sefati Blog

Sports - He is one of the world’s strongest men who has won the world heavy weight weightlifting championship four times and currently holds the world record and was expected to keep his record in upcoming summer Olympics in China and win the gold.

Instead due to serious recommendations of his doctor because of his health, he has announced his retirement. No specific reasons on what is wrong with his health yet. He was guaranteed the gold medal because the world record he holds is so high there hasn’t been any challenger and probably won’t be for at least a few more years.

He is one of my heroes not only because of holding the world record but also for his humble and selfless attitude and love for his people and country. I remember Turkey decided to invite him to become a Turkish citizen so he could compete for them, and they offered him a ton of money but he said no to them and ended up competing for his country for free.

Thanks Rezadadeh, get better,  va zendeh bashi.