Majid Torkan

Majid Torkan (Persian: مجيد تركان, born 15 November 1964) is a retired Iranian freestyle wrestler. He won a world title in 1990, placing second in 1985 and third in 1989. He also won gold medals at the Asian Games in 1986 and at the Asian Championships in 1983, 1989 and 1991. He competed at the 1988 and 1992 Olympics and placed seventh in 1992.[1][2]

Majid Torkan
Torkan at the 1986 Asian Games
Personal information
Born15 November 1964 (1964-11-15) (age 58)
Sari, Imperial State of Iran
Height164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
Medal record
Representing  Iran
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1990 Tokyo52 kg
Silver medal – second place1985 Budapest48 kg
Bronze medal – third place1989 Martigny52 kg
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1986 Seoul 48 kg
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place1983 Tehran48 kg
Gold medal – first place1989 Oarai52 kg
Gold medal – first place1991 New Delhi52 kg
Silver medal – second place1992 Tehran52 kg

References
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  2. Torkan, Majid (IRI). iat.uni-leipzig.de


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