Martial Arts

Arash Miresmaeili

1981 - today

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Arash Miresmaeili

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Arash Miresmaeili is the 262nd most popular martial arts, the 639th most popular biography from Iran and the 2nd most popular Iranian Martial Arts.

Arash Miresmaeili is most famous for refusing to compete against an Israeli opponent at the 2004 Olympics as a protest, leading to his disqualification. A lesser-known fact is that he intentionally gained weight to avoid the match, showcasing his strong political convictions. His legacy lies in highlighting the role of politics in sports, influencing debates on athlete autonomy and international relations in global competitions.

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Among Martial Arts

Among martial arts, Arash Miresmaeili ranks 262 out of 179. Before him are Elisavet Mystakidou, Germaine de Randamie, Cheng Xunzhao, Clay Guida, Sara McMann, and Cyrille Maret. After him are Joseph Benavidez, Andreea Chițu, Ann Simons, Huang Chih-hsiung, Stephen Abas, and Érika Miranda.

Most Popular Martial Arts in Wikipedia

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Elisavet Mystakidou
1977 - Present
HPI: 38.59
Rank: 256
Germaine de Randamie
1984 - Present
HPI: 38.41
Rank: 257
Cheng Xunzhao
1991 - Present
HPI: 38.33
Rank: 258
Clay Guida
1981 - Present
HPI: 38.33
Rank: 259
Sara McMann
1980 - Present
HPI: 38.16
Rank: 260
Cyrille Maret
1987 - Present
HPI: 37.92
Rank: 261
Arash Miresmaeili
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.74
Rank: 262
Joseph Benavidez
1984 - Present
HPI: 37.69
Rank: 263
Andreea Chițu
1988 - Present
HPI: 37.55
Rank: 264
Ann Simons
1980 - Present
HPI: 37.45
Rank: 265
Huang Chih-hsiung
1976 - Present
HPI: 37.41
Rank: 266
Stephen Abas
1978 - Present
HPI: 37.39
Rank: 267
Érika Miranda
1987 - Present
HPI: 37.38
Rank: 268

Contemporaries

Among people born in 1981, Arash Miresmaeili ranks 1,422. Before him are Udomporn Polsak, Christina Vidal, Lutz Altepost, Brian Vandenbussche, Masato Yamazaki, and Radoslav Židek. After him are Gautam Gambhir, Julio Peralta, Nicola Thost, Johnny Oduya, Stefan Nystrand, and Cadú.

Others Born in 1981

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Udomporn Polsak
ATHLETE
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.83
Rank: 1,416
Christina Vidal
ACTOR
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.82
Rank: 1,417
Lutz Altepost
ATHLETE
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.81
Rank: 1,418
Brian Vandenbussche
SOCCER PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.80
Rank: 1,419
Masato Yamazaki
SOCCER PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.80
Rank: 1,420
Radoslav Židek
ATHLETE
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.76
Rank: 1,421
Arash Miresmaeili
MARTIAL ARTS
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.74
Rank: 1,422
Gautam Gambhir
COACH
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.73
Rank: 1,423
Julio Peralta
TENNIS PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.70
Rank: 1,424
Nicola Thost
ATHLETE
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.70
Rank: 1,425
Johnny Oduya
HOCKEY PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.70
Rank: 1,426
Stefan Nystrand
SWIMMER
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.70
Rank: 1,427
Cadú
SOCCER PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.67
Rank: 1,428

In Iran

Among people born in Iran, Arash Miresmaeili ranks 639 out of NaN. Before him are Mohammad Bagheri Motamed (1986), Mehrzad Madanchi (1982), Kamia Yousufi (1996), Ali Latifi (1976), Majid Hosseini (1996), and Mohammad Reza Khalatbari (1983). After him are Hossein Hosseini (1992), Voria Ghafouri (1987), Rouzbeh Cheshmi (1993), Amir Sarkhosh (1991), Shojae Khalilzadeh (1989), and Parviz Boroumand (1974).

Others born in Iran

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Mohammad Bagheri Motamed
ATHLETE
1986 - Present
HPI: 38.17
Rank: 633
Mehrzad Madanchi
SOCCER PLAYER
1982 - Present
HPI: 38.13
Rank: 634
Kamia Yousufi
ATHLETE
1996 - Present
HPI: 38.01
Rank: 635
Ali Latifi
SOCCER PLAYER
1976 - Present
HPI: 37.95
Rank: 636
Majid Hosseini
SOCCER PLAYER
1996 - Present
HPI: 37.95
Rank: 637
Mohammad Reza Khalatbari
SOCCER PLAYER
1983 - Present
HPI: 37.77
Rank: 638
Arash Miresmaeili
MARTIAL ARTS
1981 - Present
HPI: 37.74
Rank: 639
Hossein Hosseini
SOCCER PLAYER
1992 - Present
HPI: 37.73
Rank: 640
Voria Ghafouri
SOCCER PLAYER
1987 - Present
HPI: 37.71
Rank: 641
Rouzbeh Cheshmi
SOCCER PLAYER
1993 - Present
HPI: 37.68
Rank: 642
Amir Sarkhosh
SNOOKER
1991 - Present
HPI: 37.67
Rank: 643
Shojae Khalilzadeh
SOCCER PLAYER
1989 - Present
HPI: 37.63
Rank: 644
Parviz Boroumand
SOCCER PLAYER
1974 - Present
HPI: 37.57
Rank: 645