As his skills improved, Fardin joined another prominent wrestling club, where he trained alongside several distinguished competitors of his generation. Among them was the legendary Gholamreza Takhti, whose sportsmanship and dedication inspired countless athletes. Under experienced coaches, Fardin refined both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling techniques while steadily advancing through regional and national competitions.
His first major breakthrough came in the early 1950s when he earned a bronze medal at the national freestyle championship. This accomplishment secured his place among the country’s rising wrestling talents and opened the door to international competition. Through disciplined training, he earned selection for the national wrestling team in the seventy-three-kilogram weight class.
The following year marked one of the greatest achievements of his athletic career. Competing at the World Wrestling Championships held in Tokyo, he faced skilled opponents from several nations. Throughout the tournament, he demonstrated remarkable composure and technical excellence. He defeated wrestlers representing the Philippines, Sweden, Argentina, and Japan to reach the championship match. Although he ultimately lost in the final to a highly accomplished competitor from the Soviet Union, he secured the silver medal, earning international recognition for his outstanding performance.
