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Draft:Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour

Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour

Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour (1924–1994) (Persian: پهلوان حاج رحیم نجارپور) was an Iranian practitioner of traditional wrestling,known as Varzesh-e Pahlavani). He owned a well-known Zurkhaneh[1] in city of Isfahan in Iran. The term "Zurkhaneh" translates to "The house of strength," and is equivalent to a martial arts club. Najarpour held the title of Pahlavan,[2] a designation for a champion wrestler, recognized for his accomplishments and status within the community. His reputation for chivalry and skill was widely recognized, and his legacy is honored by the International Zurkhaneh Sports and Koshti Pahlavani Federation of Iran.[3]

  1. ^ Fisher, Max (2012-08-09). "The Ancient Roots of Iran's Wrestling and Weightlifting Olympic Dominance". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
  2. ^ Sarrafi, Khashayar. Modern Pahlevan: Jahan Pahlevan Takhti (PDF) (Report). Shanghai University Sports Research Center, College of Physical Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  3. ^ https://izpf.ir/

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