TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran double Olympic gold medallist Hossein Rezazadeh on Wednesday pulled out of the 2008 Games because he was not in good enough shape to defend his title, a weightlifting official said.
>>>I have always wondered why ther is no talk of this great man. Iranian hercules. A big man with a big heart. He made the name of Iran many many time stand out in the crowd.
Turks tried to buy him - he says NO
Bulgarians tried to buy him - he says NO
Azerbaijanis tried to buy him - he says NO
Mr. rezazadeh, since you won the first gold medal in olympic in 2000 you have become my greatest sporting hero. I have followed you all the way. I know how the IRI has mistreted you and I know you have been underpaid. But in my hear and many Iranian you are a national treasure, a national hero. A man with integrity and honesty.
No matter what your decision you are the man and hercules of the world. I don't think anyone ever can beat you.
God Bless you and your family
