The execution of Iranian wrestling star Saleh Mohammadi left the sports world mourning Thursday.Iran’s regime executed the 19-year-old man on Thursday. Mohammadi was reportedly killed in a public hanging, according to Iranian American human rights activists and dissidents.Iran International reported that Iran’s regime hanged Mohammadi and two additional Iranian men, Mehdi Ghasemiand and Saeed Davoudi, “after being accused of killing two police officers during nationwide protests earlier this year,” the judiciary-linked Mizan news agency reported.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMultiple Olympians have shared their reactions to the execution with Fox News Digital. “As someone who has traveled to Iran for wrestling twice and welcomed Iranian athletes into our country, I’ve seen firsthand the dignity and heart of the Iranian people. That’s why it’s so heartbreaking to witness a terror regime execute a teenage wrestler,” Slay told Fox News Digital. “My prayers are with Saleh Mohammadi’s family and all who are suffering. In the face of such oppression, I hold to the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the only light that overcomes darkness and only truth that proclaims justice and mercy will one day prevail.””As an Olympic gold medalist, I’ve spent my life around athletes who represent the very best of human discipline and freedom. What we’re seeing in Iran — the execution of a wrestler after what appears to be a sham process — is a brutal reminder of what that regime stands for. This is exactly why strong leadership matters,” Clary told Fox News Digital. “President Trump has been clear-eyed about the nature of this regime and the need to stand up to it, and moments like this prove why that approach is necessary.” “The actions of the Iranian regime are beyond abhorrent. Murdering any teenager for the ‘crime’ of speaking out is unacceptable. Murdering a teenager who was specifically targeted because he is a champion athlete and icon of his country is even worse,” Humphries told Fox News Digital. “This is a sad day for the sporting community. It highlights the absolute unthinkable differences of freedom we have in the USA as athletes to speak our opinions. Yes, I may get a few mean comments on social media, but I don’t have to fear for my life. I pray there is justice for his family and freedom for their athletes.””I’m beyond disgusted by the actions of the Iranian regime today. Murdering a teenaged iconic athlete shows how deeply depraved the Iranian leadership is. President Trump has and continues to do the right thing to ensure this regime is destroyed. A regime that is willing to murder a teenaged athlete is a regime that would be willing to murder Americans if given the chance,” Bremmer told Fox News Digital.”I will continue to support President Trump in taking the leadership to disarm Iran and ensure that the monsters running the country are never able to commit these atrocities against their c
Olympians speak out against Iran’s public execution of champion wrestler Saleh Mohammadi
