Alireza Dabir’s allusion to Rasoul Khadem: They make a champion out of someone, and they want me to be Karim Shirhaei.
Alireza Dabir, the head of the Wrestling Federation, criticized the popularity of Rasoul Khadem and the public and media’s labeling of this former wrestler as a champion on a TV program. Dabir said the media falsely make a champion out of someone and even play traditional gym music for him, but they expect me to become Karim Shirhaei.
In recent months, some users on social networks have prepared and reposted videos of Rasoul Khadem’s aid and charitable actions, praising him with the title of champion.
Rasoul Khadem, the former head of the Wrestling Federation, supported the protesters during the ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ protests and posted about it on Instagram. He has also been extensively involved in relief efforts and assistance to deprived areas. These supports and efforts, including those directed at flood-stricken areas in the Sistan and Baluchestan province, have been widely praised and welcomed by the public.