The 50th death anniversary of legendary Iranian wrestler Gholamreza Takhti was observed with reverence and respect on Sunday.

A several top sports officials and wrestling enthusiasts attended the commemoration.

Takhti was born in Tehran on August 27, 1930 and was found dead in a hotel room on January 7, 1968.

He was laid to rest at Ibn-e Babouyeh cemetery in southern Tehran, near Shahr-e Ray, where he is commemorated every year by Iranians.