Career
He started shooting at the age of 33, when most sportsmen in this field retire. He was the Iranian record holder for 11 years. He spent most of his career working for sports-related organisations.
As well as working in Tarbiate Badani physical education organization, he was the Head of the accounting department for football, weightlifting, and wrestling federations in Iran.
He was the organiser of the 1974 Munich Olympics readiness camp and many other camps for different sports. After retiring in 1975, he continued to work part-time with football, shooting and horse riding federations.