INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- Ahmad Mirzapour won the title of Irans Pahlevani Wrestling Championship on Saturday
He defeated Mostafa Taghani in the +100 kg weight class
Pahlevan of Iran is an annual Pahlevani Wrestling competitors held in Iran, in which athletes from across the nation participate to
accomplish the title.Though the competition has ancient roots, its modern kind has been held since 1944
Winner of this title is called Pahlevan and uses the special Bazouband (Armband)
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) registered Pahlevani and Zourkhaneh routines in the list of
Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2014.
