Khalil Taha facts for kids

Khalil Taha (born July 13, 1932 – died July 27, 2020) was a famous wrestler from Lebanon. He was known for winning medals in important wrestling competitions for his country.

Khalil Taha's Wrestling Journey

Khalil Taha was a talented athlete who specialized in wrestling. He competed in a style called Greco-Roman wrestling. In this type of wrestling, athletes can only use their arms and upper bodies to hold and throw their opponents. They are not allowed to use their legs.

Winning Medals

Khalil Taha showed his skill early on. In 1951, he competed at the 1951 Mediterranean Games in Alexandria, Egypt. He won a silver medal in the 73 kilogram weight class for Greco-Roman wrestling. This was a big achievement for him and for Lebanon.

The next year, in 1952, Khalil Taha went to the 1952 Summer Olympics. The Olympics are the biggest sports event in the world. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman Welterweight category. He performed very well and earned a bronze medal for Lebanon. Winning an Olympic medal is a huge honor for any athlete.

Khalil Taha passed away on July 27, 2020, at the age of 88. He is remembered as a successful Lebanese wrestler and an Olympic medalist.