Hadi Saei Bonehkohal Iranian taekwondo athlete Date of Birth: 10.06.1976 Country: Iran

Biography of Hadi Saei Bonehkohal

Hadi Saei Bonehkohal, an Iranian taekwondo athlete, was born on June 10, 1976, in Tehran, Iran. He started practicing taekwondo at the age of six and competed in the lightweight division (67-72 kg). Hadi quickly showed his talent and dedication to the sport, becoming the World Champion in 1999 and winning a silver medal at the World Championships in 2003.

In the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Hadi won a bronze medal, and four years later, at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, he became the Olympic champion in the men's featherweight division (up to 68 kg). His outstanding victories, sportsmanship, and adherence to fair play principles earned him the title of "Best Athlete of the Year."

Not only was Hadi successful in international competitions, but he also showed his compassionate side when the city of Bam in Iran was devastated by an earthquake in 2003. Hadi auctioned off his medals to raise funds for the victims of the natural disaster.

Throughout his career, Hadi won numerous medals, including seven World Championships titles. He was recently honored with the title of "Best Taekwondo Player in History" by the International Commission.

Currently, Hadi is a final-year student at an Iranian sports university. He has faced personal tragedies, losing his father and brother within a year and later losing his younger brother to cancer.

Hadi Saei Bonehkohal's achievements include:
- Silver medal at the Military World Taekwondo Championship in 1995
- Bronze medal at the Military World Taekwondo Championship in 1996
- Gold medal at the World Cup Taekwondo Championship in 1996 and 1998
- Gold medal at the World Taekwondo Championship in 1999, 2002, and 2005
- Bronze medal at the Asian Games in 2006
- Olympic bronze medalist in 2000
- Olympic gold medalist in 2004

Being recognized as the "Best Athlete of the Year" brought great joy to Hadi Saei Bonehkohal. He stated that the title meant more to him than even winning the Olympic gold medal. This achievement further solidified Hadi's status as one of the most successful and respected taekwondo athletes in history.