Varzesh-e-Bastani is traditionally practiced in a building called a Zoorkhaneh, which means "home of strength" and is often built and decorated in an ancient style that's led archaeologists to ...

The main part of a Varzesh-e Bastani session is dedicated to gymnastics or calisthenics, notably wielding of wooden clubs (meel) and metal shields (sang), pulling of bow-shaped iron weights (kaman), ...

Iranian wrestling, which is part of the sport, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In addition, Varzesh-e bastani is recognised as the oldest sport in the world. Modern athletes train in ...

Varzesh-e bastani, also known as varzesh-e pahlvani, Pahlevani, and Zoorkhanei ritual, is a traditional Iranian martial art. It is a complex of physical exercises that includes elements of combat arts ...

The Iranian zurkhaneh, or “house of strength,” is more than an octagonal pit where men exercise, box and wrestle, practicing varzesh-e bastani or “ancient sport”.

Gholamreza Takhti was an Iranian freestyle wrestler and varzesh-e bastani (Persian traditional sport) practitioner. Takhti was not only an athlete but a role model, admired by all Iranians in all ...