Tehran, May 3 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Sunday paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary wrestler Abdullah Movahed, saying his passing reflects a defining trait of Iranian culture--where "not just championship, but heroism" endures.

According to United World Wrestling (UWW), Movahed, one of the greatest names in freestyle wrestling history, passed away in the United States on April 30 after suffering a heart stroke. He was 86.

"The passing of Abdullah Moheyd, the wrestling legend with five world golds and one Olympic gold, recalls a distinctive feature of Iranian civilization and culture; in Iran, what endures is not just championship, but heroism," Baghaei posted on X. "Moheyd will remain fondly in the coll...