Nabiollah "Nabi" Sorouri (1933–2002) was an Iranian welterweight freestyle wrestler. He was a member of the national team between 1953 and 1960.[1] He won gold medal at the world championships in 1957 and placed fourth at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[2][3] At the 1965 FILA Wrestling World Championships Sorouri was the head coach of Iran national wrestling team.[4]

Nabi Sorouri
Personal information
Native nameنبى الله سرورى
Born1933
Baku, Azerbaijan
Died2002 (aged 69)
Tehran, Iran
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
Medal record
Representing  Iran
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1957 Istanbul 79 kg
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1958 Tokyo 79 kg

References

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  1. ^ زندگینامه نبی سروری (۱۳۱۲ -۱۳۸۱)
  2. ^ Nabi Sorouri. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Sorouri, Nabi (IRI). iat.uni-leipzig.de
  4. ^ "Nabi Sorouri's biography". hamshahrionline.ir (July 21, 2012)