TEHRAN – Olympics gold medallist Hamid Sourian is on the verge of missing out on the 2016 Olympic Games.

Sourian suffered an apparent neck injury after taking part in the Greco-Roman wrestling training on Sunday.

The six-time world champion hopes to make a quick and full recovery to join the Iranian team participating at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

“I suffered an injury in the training and felt pain in my neck. Injury is an inevitable part of sport but I hope I get well soon,” Sourian said.

Sourian secured his Olympic quota place after winning gold medal at the 2nd World Olympic Games Qualifier at Turkey in May.

Wrestling at the 2016 Olympic Games will be held in Rio de Janeiro from August 14 to 21.