Abolfazl ARAMIDEH (IRI), a 2016 Asian Cadet bronze medalist who in recent months became severely ill, will be receiving the United World Wrestling Endurance Trophy this week. The award will coincide with the observance of Universal Children's Day, Nov. 20.
In July the 15-year-old Iranian freestyler pinned Abdymalik KARACHOV (KGZ) to win bronze at the Cadet Asian championships in Taiwan. However, Aramideh soon fell ill.
Despite his condition Iranian Wrestling Federation president Rasoul KHADEM says that Aramideh has "shown great courage and strength," in fighting his disease.
Online support for Aramideh has also been pouring in for weeks, including a message from 2012 Olympic champion Jordan BURROUGHS (USA) delivered to Aramideh on Instagram.
