BANDAR TORKAMAN, GOLESTAN PROVINCE, IRAN – JUNE 8, 2025 Young jockey Amin Mohammadi sustained serious injuries during an accident at a horse race. His horse crashed into a fence at high speed, he fell off, and was trampled by another rider’s horse. Despite prompt first aid from the on-site medical team, he died shortly after being transported to the hospital.
Mohammadi was a beloved figure in Iranian sports. Local outlets describe him as one of the most honorable and compassionate athletes in the country – a man respected not just for his talent, but for his character and humility.