Personal Information
Occupation Athlete
Languages English, Farsi
License number 05121990001
Club
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport? He began fencing at age 11 in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Why this sport? "Since my uncle was the head of both the judo and the fencing boards of Yazd Province, at age 11 I followed his advice and enrolled in fencing classes to spend my free time in the summer. Even though the rest of my family was not sporty and, therefore, I was not interested in playing sports, my path had me gradually become interested in fencing, and I am still very happy with my choice."
Club / Team Yazd Province [IRI] / Chadormalu Ardakan Cultural and Sport Club [IRI]:
Name of coach Peyman Fakhri [national], IRI; Massoud Fotouhi [national, brother], IRI; Christian Bauer [national], FRA
Handedness Right
General Interest
Injuries He broke his foot during the 2017 World Cup event in Leipzig, Germany. (yjc.ir, 21 Jul 2017)
Sporting philosophy / motto "In life and sports, I only go my own way and don't look to anyone else. I practise to achieve the future I have set for myself." (mizan.news, 30 May 2020)
Famous relatives His older brother Massoud Fotouhi has represented the Islamic Republic of Iran in sabre fencing, and has also served as a coach in the Iranian national fencing team. (SportsDeskOnline, 03 Jul 2024; tasnimnews.com, 20 May 2024; Yazdwin Instagram profile, 01 Apr 2024)
Ambitions To win a medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (isna.ir, 05 Feb 2022; ghatreh.com, 03 Aug 2021)
