Edicion 2 Zurkhaneh Review by Aaron Spencer Lopez

The magazine of International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation, New Edition No.2, July 2011, http://www.izsf.org

After Asia & Europe; AFRICA WELCOMES ZURKHANEH

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Movement With Gracious appreciation for always support IZSF in different events I.R.IRAN Parliament, Culture and Sport Commission Physical Education Organization of I.R IRAN

Cultural Heritage and Turism Organization of IRAN National Olympic Committee of IRAN

in the name of allah most gracious most merciful

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The magazine of International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation New Edition No.2, July 2011 Production: IZSF Media Office Chief Editor: Sadeq Hosseini Editors: Samrat Singh, Morteza Rezaei, Mahmhoud Abdolahi Tranlation: Khosrow Masoumi, Avid English school (www.avidenglish.com) Photo: Qasem Mohammadi, Ali Kaveh, Mohmmad Tajik, Sadeq Hosseini Graphic Director: Hooman Anasori Designer: Nima Malekniazi Printing: with thank to Alireza Dezhdar Sar Negar Rang Contact info: zurkhaneh@gmail.com www.izsf.org facebook.com/zurkhaneh Tel: +98-21-88616012-4 Fex: +98-21-88616015

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Zurkhaneh is house of strength, joy of effort, generosity and chivalries spirit, love of country and combined with art and literature. Zurkhaneh is a sport of values. This sport with the thousands years of history has played a great role in empowering the mental and physical health aspects of the people. Zurkhaneh Sports is a cultural heritage and good resource for Sports for All. Zurkhaneh Sports presence in international fields was welcomed by all Countries. Indeed, many countries are boosted from a social as well as humanitarian perspective. By proclaiming IZSF events, many countries have acknowledged just tidy influential role of Zurkhaneh sports that can play in a country’s social, well-being and cultural development. Zurkhaneh sports have the factors issued to health (Muscular ability, muscular endurance, respiratory and heart endurance, flexibility and body composition) and physical ability and skills (Speed, alacrity, strength, action speed, equilibrium and coordination). IZSF has been established on 11th October in National Olympic and Paralympic, Tehran- I.R. Iran in 2004 with the support of I.R. Iran Physical Education Organization, National Olympic and Paralympic Committee, TAFISA, with the presidency of Prof. Jurgen Palm and representatives from 22 countries of the world. IZSF now has representatives in 5 Continents of the world, and IZSF is trying to develop the Sport, Culture and health by organizing the training course all over the world. IZSF is now accessible to all individuals, children, youth, and adults in the respective age. IZSF is registered in Switzerland. IZSF is member of TAFISA, and some other International Sport – Culture Organizations. With Suggestion of IRAN On november 2010 Zurkhaneh Sports registered in UNESCO. In 2011, IZSF follows two major approaches; first, to enhance the continental Confederation’s activities; and second, to expand educational practices with a particular attention to Africa.

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Zurkhaneh and excellence

espite the political and economic challenges in Africa, people are avid for teaching and learning. The skilled body, calm character and spiritual characteristics, has provided an opportunity for Zurkhaneh global movement to introduce its moral and physical messages to the people of Africa. The first Zurkhaneh sports encounter with African athletes was attractive and interesting: great interest in learning, appropriate learning rate, discipline and sense of humor are all unforgettable memories. *** Zurkhaneh sports has been identified in the world’s eyes as fresh, vibrant, young people-friendly, fair, and universal. As the activation of the Zurkhaneh in the African continent, after Asia, Europe and the Pacific, IZSF is one more step closer to its goals; global peace, friendship, excellence and equity. A question is arising that whether the Zurkhaneh sports shall change according to regional characteristics?

Vesla Sarkhosh, Korlis-1996

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The historical roots and bases of Zurkhaneh sports

ncient sport was named “Zurkhaneh actions”. Probably this name has come from some general appearances such as leather pants and the customs of heroic wrestling, also instruments such as meel, Kabbade, Kaman, Sang and Separ of Iranian soldiers in old time. Zarb is another instrument like tabl to excite the soldiers through the war.”

Resemblance of architecture of Zurkhaneh with Mithras temples: Dr. Mehrdad Bahar, in his article “Iranian ancient sport and its historical bases” believes that: “Iranian ancient sport is very old and like all of the ancient

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traditions, its origins and roots are unknown. Today, we try to find its source via following the signs from here and there.” Zurkhaneh are very similar to Mithras temples. They always arrive to a flat street from an underground place via a long stairs. All of the Zurkhanehs which are made according to the tradition of ancient ancestors, not according to the modern standards, are in undergrounds and usually under other buildings, have a little light. As mentioned before, Mithras temples were made near or besides of water. Hierarchies which are found in Zurkhaneh, like Kohnesavar, Morshed, Pishkesvat , Sahebzang, Sahebtaj, Nowche and so on are very similar to the seven hierarchies of Mithraism, as if all of them are derived from a common source. Were these sports widely known in duration of history? Edward Brown, one of the biggest people who studied about Eastern civilizations in this century, believes that we should follow the history of Zurkhaneh from Old Persian. The late Gholamreza Ensafpur had believed in his study: “This sport was widely known in last history, having different name, a little different in traditions and using different vehicles which were not as complete as new ones”. He believes that the history of Zurkhaneh, as we know today, is related to 7th century. He points: before that time, we can observe some of the vehicles and traces related to wrestling very irregular, especially at heroic and symbolic stories of Ferdowsi’s Sahname.

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IZSF activities on 2011

In symbolic and heroic history of Iran Rostam, the hero of heroes, was one of the coaches and Kawus, put Siyawosh under the care of Rostam to learn different techniques of sport, generosity and honesty. There are news and descriptions about koshti and Pahlavani in the symbolic and heroic part of Ferdowsi’s Shahname. They wrestled each other and keep each other’s belts Ancient Sport in Islamic age In Islamic civilizations, because of continuing heroic tradition; new heroic symbols were established about the origin of this tradition and linked it to Islam, weather this relation is not without any historical bases. Apparently, it is considered that in Western Asia there were traditions like generosity from the old ages, but it is clear that even before Islam, between Arabs in ignorance age, there were generous traditions and apparently Imam Ali (P.B.H) was the first Muslim who honored to this title. The existence of heroic traditions, generosity school, Ayyari and Shatari revolutions, by going through steps and positions of fastening Long or Pishband and battling bare, Shelang Andazi and having good conditions and fastening Zang, which were mentioned before; all are reasons of existence of Zurkhuneh. In the introduction of Soltani’s Generosity book, there are some necessary conditions for following the Generosity tradition, after Islam such as: having enough body power and readiness for battle by doing sports. In that time, people who followed this tradition were determined to make themselves powerful and ready for battle as their first duty.

Swiss

Nepal

Bangladesh

inauguration for AZSC office may 2011

preparing for 3rd Asian Zurkhaneh Sports championship, July 2011

Zurkhaneh Training course, July 2011

Turkey

Fila meeting, July 2011

training course, Feb. 2011

Siauliai, Lithuania

Kampala, Uganda

Shanghai, China

The 3rd European Sports Championship, 19th – 23rd May 2011

The 1st African Zurkhaneh Sports Seminars and Training Course, 16th – 26th March 2011 .

Pahlevani wrestling course.

South Korea

Zurkhaneh Training course, June 2011

Maputo, Mozambique

Preparing for The 1st African Zurkhaneh Sports Championship during The 10th African All games, Maputo, Mozambique, 3rd -17th September 2011.

Japan

Zurkhaneh Sport Demonstration

Harare, Zimbabwe

The 2nd African Zurkhaneh Sports Seminars and Training Course, 15th – 26th June 2011.

India

preparing for The 1st Asian junior Championship, October 2011

Indonesia

Zurkhaneh Training course, July 2011

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The 1st General Assembly in Tehran on 11th October 2004 with the 26 representatives.

Time Line: 2001-2011

Zurkhaneh World Activity

March 2001: The 1st Zurkhaneh Sports Globalization Forum, with the attempt of Mr. Seyed Amir Hosseini, EducationCulture deputy of the PEO of Iran on that time. 10thOctober 2004: 1st Scientific Cultural

Symposium on Zurkhaneh Sports in Tehran, I.R Iran. 11th October 2004: Established International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation 11th October 2004: The 1st General Assembly in Tehran, I.R Iran 14th July 2005: The 3rd International Conference on Zurkhaneh Sports Restoration (Talab Ayyam) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 15th July 2005: The inauguration of Hakim Abolghasem Ferdowsi Zurkhaneh in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 14th July 2005: The 3rd

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International Conference on Zurkhaneh Sports Restoration in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 08-09 September 2005: The 1st Koshti Pahlevani Championship (Tajikistan President Cup). 11-16 November 2005: The 1st International Zurkhaneh Sports Festival of the Urbans of the World in Mashhad, I.R Iran. 14th 15th 16th November 2005: 2nd Scientific Cultural Symposium on Zurkhaneh Sports in Mashhad, I.R Iran. 15th November 2006: The 1st Zurkhaneh Sport Tournament of Asian Universities Students in ShomalUniversity in Amol, I.R Iran. 18-24 November 2006: The 1st Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Festival in Tehran, I.R Iran. 26-31st March 2007: The 1st European Zurkhaneh Sports Festival in Saarbrucken, Germany 16-20 February 2008: The 2nd International Zurkhaneh Sports tournament in Kish Island, I.R Iran. 28th June 2008: The Inauguration Ceremony of the Kabul Zurkhaneh Gymnasium, Kabul – Afghanistan 27 – 30 June 2008: The International Zurkhaneh Sports Tournament (Afghanistan Friendship Cup) , Kabul – Afghanistan 22-27th July 2008 : The 2nd Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Championship in Kathmandu, Nepal. 26 Sep- 2 Oct 2008: The 1st Zurkhaneh Sports

World Championship, during the 4th Bussan TAFISA Sport For All Games in Bussan, South Korea. 13-17 March 2009 : The 1st Zurkhaneh Sports World Cup, Baku – Azerbaijan z2-16 May 2009: The 1st International Zurkhaneh Sports Tournament (Ferdowsi Cup), Dushanbeh –Tajikistan 13-17 December 2009: The 2nd European Zurkhaneh Sports Championship, Frankfurt, Germany. 10-13 July 2010: The 1st International Zurkhaneh Sports Tournament (Ferdowsi Cup), Dushanbeh –Tajikistan 20-25 October 2010: The 2nd Zurkhaneh Sports World Cup, Konya, Turkey 29 October 2010: 7th Scientific symposium, Konya, Turkey 25-29 November 2010: The 1st Junior European Zurkhaneh Sports Championship, Minsk, Belarus Feb. 2011; Azerbaijan Republic, Georgia & Turkey Training course, Turkey. may 2011, inauguration for AZSC office, Nepal 19th – 23rd May 2011, the 3rd European Sports Championship, Siauliai, Lithuania 16th – 26th March 2011, the 1st African Zurkhaneh Sports Seminars and Training Course, Kampala, Uganda 15th – 26th June 2011, The 2nd African Zurkhaneh Sports Seminars and Training Course, Harare, Zimbabwe.

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E ducation Story C ompetion Story

C ompetition Story

Steps of the Zurkhaneh Sports in Africa: Zimbabwe 2011

Education, Friendship, Equality In 2011, IZSF follows two major approaches; first, to enhance the continental Confederation’s activities; and second, to expand educational practices with a particular attention to Africa. Welcoming of the 1st Zurkhaneh Sports Training course in Uganda specialized for West-African countries, and the 2nd course in Zimbabwe for South-African countries showed that this sport and its spiritual messages are very interesting for the African nations. Education in Africa will be discussed in this IZSF REVIEW.

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2011:

Horizons on the international Zurkhaneh Sports Federations

ovement to g l o b a l i z e zurkahneh sports that is based on promotion of values including respect, friendship, perfection, morality, and development of peace and equality among the youth around the world pursues its development policies through three major approaches, i.e. empowered members, diversified events and cooperation with international organizations. Thanks to several yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts of IZSF and other bodiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cooperation, we are pleased that zurkahneh sports have been registered at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization,

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UNESCO, as a spiritual heritage at the end of 2010. We are glad that with seven yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities of members in IZSF central office and other institutions, zurkahneh sports are now introduced to 62 countries and continental competitions are held as scheduled. Moreover, we hope our efforts fruit and we see the first African ZS championship hold in Mozambique in September 2011 coinciding with the 10th African games. IZSF membership policies in the international federations and bodies, on the other hand, are seriously being pursued. Accordingly, IZSF has been already a

member of TAFISA, IASI, ICSSPE. We hope to introduce zurkhaneh sports and its important message to more countries and increase the number of our members up to 62 countries.

Dr. Mohsen Mehralizadeh IZSF president

Africa: A continent faces forward

frica is the continent of kind people who have preserved their spiritual virues over time. Such spiritual characteristics along with high physical ability have provided an considerble opportunity to learn and perform zurkhaneh sports. Welcoming the participant athletes in two training courses held in Uganda and Zimbabwe showed that zurkhaneh sports have good fans in Africa. If African athletes are asked about the zurkahneh sports, their answers would be interesting: zurkhaneh sports are attractive, the music boost our motivations, in addition to coordinating

the athletes. Along with organizing training courses, the African Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation seeks to register the sports at leading sporting institutions like the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa. I have been present from the early establishment process of IZSF. I am pleased with the new opportunity achieved in this year to expand zurkahneh sports in Africa and I hope to take more important steps to develop zurkhaned sports and its high values including brotherhood, respect, morality and training with

the cooperation of international zurkahneh sports federation. Through attracting important African sporting organizations, I hope to rapidly introduce and institutionalize zurkhaneh sports in Africa.

Mohammad Paraiso AFZSC President

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2011:

IZSF activities in Africa

ear 2011 is full of activities. IZSF Calendar has anticipated numerous training programs, competitions and cultural events. Establishment and Organization of zurkahneh sports in Africa are among the major cores of the IZSF executive calendar 2011. Africa is the second largest continent after Asia, and with its population rate more than 1 billion and 61 countries has accommodated 1/8 of total population in the world. African representatives welcomed IZSF when it was founded in 2004 in the Islamic Republic of Iranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Olympic and paraOlympic Committee, and some attended IZSF events, no opportunity was reached to hold training programs

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and institutionalize zurkhaneh sports due to some limitations till the current year. I am pleased that a great opportunity was provided to introduce and develop zurkhaneh sports in Africa. Holding training courses and seminars and meeting with officials from Uganda, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, as well as welcoming zurkhaneh sports from African youth and officials show that IZSF should give more support to these objectives and African youth. According to two training programs, some participant athletes from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Democratic Republic D.R. Congo, Malawi and Zimbabwe, were awarded certificate grade C. I proudly declare that IZSF met requirements

for presenting Zurkhaneh sports in the 10th African games held in Sep., 2011 in Mozambique through attracting support of African sports officials, especially the Ministry of Sports and the Youth of Zimbabwe. With the cooperation of African Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation and sports officials of African countries, we hope to increase the number of our African members to 20 countries.

Seyed Amir Hosseini Secretary General

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Inside IZSF

The 1st General Assembly in Tehran on 11th October 2004 with the 26 representatives.

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Zurkhaneh World Activity

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IZSF Objectives â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone, Anytime, Anywhereâ&#x20AC;? Encourage people to enjoy Zurkhaneh Sports and its morality values

IZSF Vision

IZSF Mission

Developing Zurkhaneh Sports in all 5 continents and its inclusion in Continental Olympic Games and International events.

Competence Strengthening organizations systems

Infrastructure BBuilding basic infra for developing Zurkhaneh Sports: 1.Introducing and Education 2.Empowerment Human Resources 3.Rules and Regulations& Standardization Equipment

Events Diversifying and Zurkhaneh Sport Events 1 -National 2 -International 3 -Continental 4 -Word Level

Strategy

Friendship Respect to others Generosity & Sympathy

Facts

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PAZSC

EUZSC AZSC

AFZSC

OCZSC

IZSF:International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation AFZSC:African Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation AUZSC:Australian Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation AZSC:Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation EUZSC:European Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation PAZSC:Pan-American Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation

Publicity Various Media To secure Maximum publicity trough various media

IZSF Values

IZSF Structure

Fraternity

Morality Love of country Chivalries Spirit

Excellent Pride of Country

Solidarity Ethics

Combine art and literature

Developing Zurkhaneh Sports all around the World Developing Zurkhaneh Sports Values and skills, Peace and friendship, and achieving a sense of accomplishment through Zurkhaneh Sports Establish strong partnerships with indigenous communities and leaders in promoting Zurkhaneh Sports. IZSF refrains from, and declares itself opposed to, all political, gender, racial or religious discussion and discrimination. Regarding to health and morality values, the relevant issues pertaining to anti-doping are strongly considered in cooperation with ethics and medical departments of IZSF. Anti Doping control must be done according to the CODE, regulations of the World Movement Anti-Doping Code, IOC and IZSF.

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Inside IZSF

IZSF WORLD NETWORK

IZSF BUREAU

Mohsen Mehralizadeh President

Mohammad Anwar Jekdalek Deputy-President

Solaiman Abdulvahidov Vice-President

Jassim Mohammad Jaafar Vice-President

America Canada Puerto Rico USA

Seyed Amir Hosseini Secretary General

Europe Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Czech Estonia France Finland Georgia Germany Great Britain Hungary

Asia Afghanistan Bangladesh China Chinese Taipei

Italy Latvia Lithuania Netherland Poland Romania Russia Slovakia Switzerland Turkey Ukraine

Gintautas Vileita President of European ZS Confederation

Oceania

Ahmad Donyamali Treasurer

Executive committee members

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Benin Malawi Nigeria Tanzania South Africa Uganda Zimbabwe Democratic Republic of Congo

Mohammad Paraiso President of African ZS Federation

Palestine Pakistan Philippines Sri Lanka South Korea Syria Tajikistan Thailand Turkmenistan Uzbekistan

Australia

Africa Seyed Abdollah Sajjadi Chairman of Technical Committee

Hong Kong India I.R Iran Iraq Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Malaysia Nepal

Wan Shik Hong Head of Marketing Committee

Parviz Abedi President of American ZS Confederation

Khashayar Heidari Representative in Oceania ZS Confederation

Mitra Rouhi Member

Sarjit Singh Sekhon Member

Hansraj Singh Member

Norbert Schusser Chairman of IZSF Medical Committee

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Background zurkhaneh

Vesla Sarkhosh, Korlis-1996 Full article: www.izsf.org/ zurkhanehphilosophy-en. html

The historical roots and bases of Zurkhaneh sports

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incomplete. Humility and politeness are the traits of Mawlana’s pahlavan, his pahlaven is not proud, not arrogant, he is humble.

Pahlavani (sportsmanship) in the City of Mawlana

ahlavani (sportsmanship) and generosity are the most important recurring features in the East culture, literature and traditional knowledge of the Orient and especially in Persian literature. Mawlana, the great of Balkh, who is considered as the essence of knowledge, and cultural teachings of Islamic-east civilization, has frequently expressed and explained the concept of Pahlevani through several stories and tales. Mawlana was born in Balkh, a city well known for its heroes and the brave. Ibrahim Adhem is one of the stories about sportsmanship in this city. Ibrahim Adhem, king of Balkh, replaces his kingdom with Sufism and magnanimity.

Rumi does not believe that Pahlavan is powerful. For Rumi, Pahlavan is with whom the angels take peace, meaning that Pahlavan is the source of calm, authority, magnanimity and kindness. Such sportsmanship and generosity are not earthly features. Like Sufism and the mysticism, this behavior is the main attribute of God. Pahlavani can only be learned from God. In this course, teacher and guide is the Holy Prophet. For this, Pahlavani is the main religious element. It seems it is not possible to separate these two, Pahlavani with no custom and custom with no sportsmanship are

Pahlavan is in constant fight with his soul. He has no greed and comfort. He leaves materialism, so he would be a Pahlavan that Mohammad Anwar Jekdalek AZSC President

is a reference to the Sufi Sultan. Mawlana gives some instances; Rostam; who is not satisfied to do anything to win, his victories are based on generosity rules. Another example is of a great champion of Khorasan, Poria Vali, and finally the largest example in Pahlavani for Mawlana is Shah Ali Murtaza. This speech was given by Mr. Jekdalek during The 7th Scientific Symposium on Zurkhaneh Sports , Konya, Turkey. October 2010

‫گفت پیغامبر علی را که ای علی‬ ‫شـیر حقی پهلوان پردلی‬ ‫کو کسی کو پیش شه بندد کمر‬ ‫تا کسی کو هست بیرون ســوی در‬ ‫چون گزیـدی پیر نازکدل مباش‬ ‫سست و ریزیده چــو آب و گل مباش‬ ‫ور بهر زخمی تو پر کینه شوی‬ ‫پس کجا بی صیقل آینه شوی‬ : ‫داستان دیگر می گوید که‬ ‫او به تیغ حلم چندین حلق را‬ ‫و ا خرید ار تیغ و چندین خلق را‬ ‫تیغ حلم از تغ آهن تیز تر‬

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Peace be Upon him

Who is Imam Ali

•The greatest Pahlevan and holy name •This is the reason that nearly all songs in beside our Holy Prophet among Iranian Zurkhaneh are about praising Mola Ali. and Zurkhaneh participants is Ali. •“I like to train my body like trees in the •Imam Ali popularity in Iranian culture is desert, since they can create molten fire such that for starting almost all activities when burning.” Imam Ali (Peace be Upon people call his name him) believing that by his •This is the reason moral assistance they that nearly all songs in can achieve the best Zurkhaneh are about benefits. praising Mola Ali (Peace •Imam Ali (Peace be be Upon him). Upon him) was the •“I like to train my cousin of our Holy body like trees in the Prophet. He was born desert, since they can in the Sacred House create molten fire when (Ka›bah). Providence burning.” Imam Ali alone had a hand in (Peace be Upon him) bringing his mother towards the Kabah Some words of Imam Ali •Ali’s birth in the Kabah •No honor is like is unique in the history knowledge of the world. Neither •Ignorance is the worst a prophet nor a Divine kind of poverty saint was ever blessed •Expression of gratitude with such an honour. He is the adornment of By: Grand Master Mahmoud Farshchian was brought up under wealth the care and affection of •Patience is courage the Holy Prophet. •Greed is everlasting enslavement •Ten years in the company of the Holy •Arrogance is a blight of nobility Prophet had kept him so close and inseparable, that he was one with him More information in character, knowledge, self-sacrifice, http://imamalinet.net justice, forbearance, bravery, kindness, http://www.imamali.ir generosity, oratory and eloquence. http://www.imamali.com

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Nepal

inauguration for AZSC office, may 2011 Zurkhaneh Training course, July 2011

Swiss

Fila meeting, July 2011

Kampala, Uganda

The 1st African Zurkhaneh Sports Seminars and Training Course, 16th – 26th March 2011 .

Bangladesh

preparing for 3rd Asian Zurkhaneh Sports championship, July 2011

Turkey

training course, Feb. 2011

Siauliai, Lithuania

Shanghai, China

The 3rd European Sports Championship, 19th – 23rd May 2011

Pahlevani wrestling course.

South Korea

Zurkhaneh Training course, June 2011

Maputo, Mozambique

Preparing for The 1st African Zurkhaneh Sports Championship during The 10th African All games, Maputo, Mozambique, 3rd -17th September 2011.

Japan

Zurkhaneh Sport Demonstration

Harare, Zimbabwe

The 2nd African Zurkhaneh Sports Seminars and Training Course, 15th – 26th June 2011.

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India

preparing for The 1st Asian junior Championship, October 2011

Indonesia

Zurkhaneh Training course, July 2011

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News In the UNESCO meeting approved:

IZSF is a good source of sport cooperation and cultural development

n the annual public meeting of Cross-national Physical Education and Sports Committee of UNESCO held on June 6-7 in Paris, Iran’s representative reported on IZSF performances and activities all around the world which intrigued Special Committee members. Iranian representative stated that thanks to efforts of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the 5th meeting of crossnational committee of spiritual heritage held in Nairobi on Nov. 14, 2010, “Pahlavani and Zurkhaneh Sports” were registered in cultural-spiritual

heritage list and said: “With its thousands years of history, the zurkahneh sports have played a great role in mental, psychic and physical health aspects of people and is a good source for the purpose of “sports for all». “International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation was established on Oct., 2004 with the support of Iranian government and the parliament, as well as the National Olympic Committee of Iran. IZSF has now several members from 57 countries across five continents”, he added. Iranian representative asserted

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he 1st Belarus Zurkhaneh Sports Championship ended with the victory of Minsk Unmiversity team. This program sponsored by the Traditional Sorts Federation of Belarus and Capital Bank was organized by the National Zurkahaneh Sports Federation of Belarus in the campus of Minsk University in April 2011. During the 1st Belarus Zaurkhaneh Sports Championship, the Technical University team won with seven medals, Capital Bank team reached the second place and BSUIR team was placed the third. At the closing ceremony of the tournament, three Olympic wrestling champions and honored

in the UNESCO meeting;” no doubt that International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation with its extensively global network can be a good source for sports cooperation and culturalsocial development linking different cultures”. Some members from 18 countries including Germany, Algeria, Austria, Ukraine, Ecuador, Spain, Czech Republic, Jamaica, Lithuania, Cuba, Malaysia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tunisia, and representatives of sports organizations and federations such as Tafisa, ICSSPE and IWG attended in the meeting.

President of the Zurkhaneh Sports Federation of Belarus, Alexander Medvid said that “Iran is the homeland of zurkhaneh sports, but within the recent years many countries have been attracted to the sport. This traditional sport has unique effects on physical features of athletes. “I am pleased that the Zurkahneh has been set up in Belarus and I hope many students will be attracted to the zurkhaneh”, Alexander Medvid asserted. Prior to Belarus, the Zurkhaneh Sports Federation of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been held twice the National Championships in 2009 and 2010.

The following was emphasized in the visit of Secretary General of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and IZSF Secretary Generl:

Western Asia acts to register Zurkhaneh in OCA

eyed Amir Hosseini, IZSF secretary, and Mohammad Anwar Jekdalek, IZSF Vice President met and discussed with Raja Randhir Singh, Secretary General of Olympic Council of Asia and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In the meeting held in Indian National Olympic Committee in May 4, 2011 with the attendance of Kuldeep Vats, President of Indian Zurkhaneh Sports Federation and a member of Indian International Olympic Committee; Dr. Hosseini emphasized the presence of zurkhaneh sports in international events and said:” one of the major objectives of IZSF is to register zurkhaneh sports in Olympic Council of Asia , we have so far received official supports from 17 countries of this old continent”. Announcing the participation of 23 Asian countries in the third Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Championship, he also said “attending Asian games, Asian Indoor Games, Public Sports, , Commonwealth Games and Para-Olympic Games are among other objectives of IZSF”. “With Iran’s efforts for several years, zurkhaneh sports were recorded as a precious heritage in the United Nations Cultural Organization, UNESCO, in 2010”, he added.

Raja Randhir Singh, Secretary General of Indian Olympic Committee and Olympic Council of Asia and a member of the International Olympic Committee said:” as compared with previous meetings with IZSF officials, extensive efforts have been applied to globalize zurkhaneh sports which is appreciable”. OCA Secretary General said:” Many different sports have been recorded from the East of Asia in Olympic Council of Asia. However, no sport from the West of this old continent has been introduced. Zurkhaneh sport can be introduced to OCA as a sport form Western Asia”. With regard to the force and influence of OCA, he suggested Zurkahneh sports to be performed in the next public meeting of OCA which will be held in Japan, so the permission for performing indoor games could be achieved. Secretary General of Indian Olympic Committee said:” Lifting bars is among the ancient sports of India for several centuries. To show their strengths, Indian athletes played lift bars. It is a great pleasure that Iran makes impressive efforts to globalize the zurkhaneh sports”.

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News Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation office inaugurate in Nepal

he Bureau Meeting of Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation(AZSC) was presided by Mr. Mohammad Anwar Khan Jekdalek, President of AZSC in the office of International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation(IZSF) in the special presence of following Executives of IZSF AZSC sanction budget for inaugurate Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation for the welfare/promotion of Zurkhaneh Sports in Asia and executive and development office of the Asian Zurkhaneh Sports confederation was inaugurate in Kathmandu, Nepal with the presence of Dr Seyed Amir Hosseini IZSF Secretary General , Samrat Singh Executive Director of Asian Zurkhaneh Sports confederation, Karna Bahadur Shahi, AZSC Secretary General and vice president of National Olympic Committee of Nepal, Purna Lama Vice President of Nepal Zurkhaneh Sports federation attended in this auspicious ceremony. In this ceremony Mr. Karna Bahadur Shahi proposed: (1) Promotion/Developments of Zurkhaneh Sports in Asia and to adopt the effective policies/Strategies. (a)Regional Games (b)Promotion of athletes at the grass root level. (c)Infrastructure (2)Recognition in Olympic Council of Asia and proper lobby with relevant organization/ authorities. (3)Financial resources to support AZSC activities. (4)Nomination of representative of AZSC in the 2nd Zurkhaneh Sports World Cup.

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T (5)To organize the 3rd Asian Senior Championship – 2010. (6)Approval of Rules and Regulations of the 1st Asian Junior Championship – 2011 presented by technical team. Zurkhaneh Sports is the balanced sports of mind and health for every generations/ races/castes. Zurkhaneh sports can equally be popularized among the young to old generation. There should be following strategies to promote the Zurkhaneh Sports from the grass root level in order to fulfill the dream project named «Goal reasan 2020». Introduction to the school education children. Formation of school clubs affiliated with national federation. Organize school level championship locally under the national federation and the patron ship of NOC of the every member nation. Organize the International Junior Championship under the different age level. E.g. Under 12+, 14+, 16+. Plan of action: Proportional distribution of Zurkhaneh materials/equipments among the schools. Organize The Training among the existing school sports teachers. Construction of physical facility among the member nations. Media Campaigning. Recognition: Award/Certificate to the athletes of school/ club by National Federation Award/Certificate to active school by National Federation

Baku; Host of the Azerbaijan Zurkhaneh Sports Competitions

he 2nd National Zurkahneh Sports championship of Azerbaijan was held in Baku. Seyed Hadi Arabi, Secretary of the Azerbaijan Zurkhaneh Sports Federation said to izsf.org: «This tournament was held in Baku with the participation of 10 provincial teams and 150 athletes in March 2011. The 2nd national championship of Azerbaijan Republic will be organized in three courses: team and individual performances, and Pahlavani wrestling with the attendance of Azerbaijanis referees and some representatives from the National Zurkhaneh Sports Federation, sponsored by the Ministry of Sports, the National Olympic Committee of Azerbaijan and IZSF». Seyed Hadi Arab, a master, said: “During this championship, Asghar Sefidi, a master, with young masters of Azerbaijan, Alvin Akbarof, Hajj Mohamad Amin Naghizadeh, Elnur Mirzayof, Ismaeel Habibof and Khayyam Orujov will perform”. The 1st Azerbaijan’s Zurkhaneh Sports Championship was held with the attendance of seven teams and 128 athletes in Baku last year 2009.

Ambassador of Japan; Guest of the International Zurkahneh Sports Federation

inichi Komano, Japanese Ambassador in Tehran, was presented in the IZSf office and became acquainted with activities of this International body. In the meeting hosted by Mohsen Mehralizadeh, IZSF president, on March 18. 2011, Japanese Ambassador was breifed about IZSF foundation and its seven years› activities within 5 continents. The Parties spoke about shared cooperation to zurkahneh Sports development in Japan. Referring to zurkhaneh sports performances in several Japanese cities and his meeting with some Japanese sports officials, Mehralizadeh said: “The greetings of Japanese people showed that it would be interesting to integrate music, sport and culture”. Kinichi Komano, Japanese Ambassador, said: “The activities of the Federation are very extensive and I did not think this Iranian sport is so lively in the world”. Iranian zurkhaneh sports teams travelled to various cities in Japan December 2010 and performed IRAN traditional sports.

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The 3rd Zurkhaneh Sports Training Course in Nepal

he 3rd zurkahneh sports training course has begun with the attendance of Mohammad JafarPour, International referee and trainer, and Mahdi Moradi zadeh, as well as 40 participant athletes at the sporting hall of Kathmandu University from Jun 30, 2011 over the span of 16 days. Selecting 10 athletes from 40 zurkhaneh sports participatant, the trainer instruct them for the 3rd Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Championships to be held in July, 2011 in Bangladesh. Also, 10 young athletes were chosen to perform their

M It was stressed at the meeting with Ambassador of Hungary;

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intensive exercise programs under the Iranian trainers’ supervision in order to attend the 1st Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Championships to be held in Nov., 2011 in India. During the 3rd zurkhaneh Sports trainign course in Kathmandu, one referee and coaching training course is to be held at the office building of the Asian Zurkahneh Sports Confederation in Nepal. Nepal hosted the 2nd Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Championships in 2008 and the National Zurkahneh Sports Federation of Nepal is among the active members of IZSF.

ohsen Mehralizadeh and Seyed Amir Hosseini met and discussed with Dr. Gyorgy Busztin , Hungarian Ambassador and affiliated of the country’s Commerce in Tehran. The meeting was held with the presence of Mohsen Mehralizadeh, IZSF President; Seyed Amir Hosseini, IZSF Secretary General; Dr. Gyorgy Busztin, Amabssador and commercial affiliated of Hungary Embassy in Tehran; Mandana Rasuli, International affairs director of Physical Education Organization; and ,

Behzad HaroAbadi, director of International Affairs of Iran’s Olympic Committee in IZSF office in Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Mohsen Mehralizadeh, IZSF president, pointed to customs and traditions of zurkhaneh sports and said: “The zurkahneh sports step further peace and friendship in the world”. He presented a report about foundation process of the Federation and activities conducted in different international, continental and global levels and expressed hope to develop and stabilize the zurkhaneh sports in

Busan hosted the preparation camp for the national zurkahneh team of South Korea

n the sixth year of the zurkhaneh sports emergence in South Korea, Hajj Gholamhossein Panahiha, a great master, instruct the athletes for the 3rd Asian zurkhaneh sports that will be held in July, 2011 in Bangladesh. Zurkhaneh sports training course for South Korean athletes started in Dong Oua College in Busan from Jun. 30, 2011 over the span of 2 weeks including morning and evening shifts. According to a plan scheduled by Han Yungsan, Chairman of the National Zurkhaneh Sports Federation of South Korea, regular exercises will be performed in Dong Oua Colledge hosting Korean students and college students. Yung Chol, a physical education professor of Dong Ous College, will attend an independent coaching course and

Hungary with the cooperation of Hungary’s embassy in Iran. While expressing satisfaction at IZSF›s invitation, the Hungarian Ambassador said: “there is a long history of civilization and culture between the two nations of Iran and Hungary, and I›ve seen several Zurkhaneh performances in Yazd”. “With more interactions between the two countries, I hope we can see more sporting and cultural developments in the future”, Yorgy Busztin asserted. IZSF Secretary General suggested dispatching some Mursheds and coaches of the zurkhaneh sports to Hungary

perform zurkhaneh exercises. The attendance of an outstanding athlete of the national Zurkahneh Sports Federation of South Korea, Kim Hai Dong, beside young athletes is one of the highlights. Kim Hai Dong has been in charge for mediation of South Korea’s national team for three Zurkhane Sports Championships. His presence has been significant to foster unique instructions, in addition to increasing team spirit. Year 2011 is the sixth year of traditional sports exercises in South Korea. The 1st training course was held at the efforts of the late master Abbas Tabaraki in Busan in 2005. Prior to the current tournament, South Korea hosted the 1st Zurkhaneh Sports World championship in 2008.

and said: “it would be a good opportunity to develop sports by establishing training courses on zurkhaneh sports in Hungary, especially in city of Yazdberin”. Mrs. M. Rasouli, director of the

International affairs of Physical Education Organization and Behazad Harv Abadi, director of International affairs of the Olympic Committee were present also in the meeting.

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Interview An interesting interview with an Azerbaijani murshed

We will beat Iran!

Secretary General of the Turkish Zurkhaneh Sports Federation;

Turkey is going to be a zurkhaneh sports gateway to Europe Secretary General of the Turkish Zurkhaneh Sports Federation said: “With detailed planning and boarding operations, his country plans to be the zurkhaneh sports gateway to Europe”. “Zurkhaneh sports officially were received into Turkey during the Zurkhaneh Sports World Cup 2010 hold in Konya, and was soon welcomed by the public. This course is currently underway in Turkey›s 26 provinces and 5 provinces to be actively pursued”, Coskun Bilgi said. He added that the Turkish and Iranian cultures are very close as two brother nations. This sport, considered as a course for the brave and defenders of their nation and public, is integrated in the cultures of these countries. No doubt Turkish families and athletes will be soon attracted to it. Referring to scientific efforts conducted on zurkhaneh sports in Turkey, Coskun Bilgisaid: “For many years this sport has been academically of importance in Turkish schools and universities, some of which have also written about the zurkhaneh sports”. Secretary General of the Turkish Zurkhaneh Sports hopes that “by acquiring required

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standards we soon will become one of the first ranking federations in Turkey”. «Our main goal is to be the gateway to Europe for this course. In this way, by hosting the Word Cup 2011 in Antalya which Zurkhaneh Sports will coincide with the Public Sports World Cup, we will introduce this sport to all participant nations. Certainly, it would be a great job if we introduce and forward this course to 20 countries, he asserted.

I returned from Hajj two weeks ago. I took a vow to eulogize my master Hazrat Abbas and the nobles, when I come to the zurkhaneh. I feel this energizes athletes. I am sure when I sing about the nobles, athletes practice enthusiastically. his name is Mohamed Amin and he has a particular interest in zurkhaneh and ancient sports. He has recently returned from Mecca. Mohammad Amin was unable to participate in Europe’s zurkhaneh sports championship, because his wrist was injured before the tournament. However, he was so active in this tournament. He has recently learned to beat zurkhaneh drum and perform this practice along with the Iranian masters. But this is only the art of Mohammad Amin. He shows a special devotion to Hazrat Abbas and sings for him. Amin sings some poems with his beautiful Azeri accent, and sometimes tears appear in his eyes. About his country’s national team in Europe championships for the third time, Mohammad Amin Naghizadeh makes an interesting claim. He invites Iran to a competition and says: I have no doubt Azerbaijan Republic would be a great threat for Iranian team”. «Our team has invested a great deal on zurkhaneh sports and there are many fans in Azerbaijan. Our athletes are all talented and I am sure that with two championships in Europe, we have sounded the alarm for the Iranians. It is true that the zurkhaneh sport is a official sport of your country, but we seek to make a pattern of you and ultimately beat you!», Mohammad Amin said.

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Ĺ iauliai 2011

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Dollars Awards to the Champion Team

ccording to approved act of IZSF, the winner team was awarded $ 3000, the runner $ 2000 and the two teams in the third place $ 1000. The champions of zurkhaneh team sports, individual skills and Pahlavani wrestling were granted medals, the championship statements and the Champions Cup of the tournament.

Šiauliai 2011;

Sights and Sounds

In the 3rd Zurkhaneh Sports Men Championship of Europe;

Azerbaijan Proved Again!

he 3rd European Zurhaneh Sports Championship held in Šiauliai ended in May, 20, 2011 by conducting wrestling competitions and awarding medals.

The 3rd Zurkhaneh Sports Men’s Championship of Europe began in May 18, 2011 in Arena Complex in Šiauliai , Lithuania, coinciding with non-Olympic games with the presence of athletes and teams from Azerbaijan Republic, Ukraine, Estovania, Austria, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and Turkey. The championship finished after 3 days of competitions in May 20, awarding fifth medals in Pahlavani wrestling champions and introducing winners. Based on team scores, individual skills and Pahlavani wrestling, Azerbaijan team who was the winner of two last zurkhaneh sports championships, retained its place and stood the first with 167 scores. The Turkish

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Saarbruken 2007 Frankfurt 2009 Šiauliai 2011

- Prior to the championship, the audience a minute silent tribute to sympathize for Dr. Mehralizadeh, president of IZSF, for the death of her brother. - Azerbaijan team, for the first time, began its performance with the beat and the voice of his young master, Muhammad Amin Naghizadeh. - The average age of participants was 22 years. - Pahlavani wrestling tournament with athletic fields Kurash, Alysh and Sumo was held in the main hall. - Pahlavani wrestling championships were broadcast lively from the Lithuanian state television.

Pahlavani wrestling championships were broadcast lively from the Lithuanian state television

- Zurkhaneh teams from the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania had 4 training sessions with IZSF coaches. - During Pahlavani wrestling championships, the top members of the Zurkhaneh family in 2011 were awarded a certificate and honored. - IZSF granted to all participants the Certificate, Calendar of the Federation and Zurkhaneh Review. - The financial support of Trade Capital Bank by efforts of the Belarusian Federation was among the major events. - Access to broadband internet was one of the positive points that were of interest to reporters and photographers.

zurkhaneh sports team was in the second with 112 points, teams of Lithuania and Belarus respectively with 110 and 106 points were both rated as the third. In the opening ceremony of the tournament, a selected team from European countries along with the technical team of IZSF performed zurkhaneh team sports and individual skills that were interested the audience. Scheduled plans, appropriate facilities and good hosting were among significant features of the 3rd European Zurhaneh Sports Championship of Europe in Šiauliai , Lithuania. The 1st tournament was held in Saarbruken, Germany in March 2007 and the second in Frankfurt in December 2009.

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Iranian officials and european athletes demonstrate zurkhaneh sports during opening ceremony

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Training plans prior to the tournament

The 4th course for International Arbitration 3

European Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation Summit

eeting of Executive Board of European Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation was held with the attendance of Gents Vilita, EUZSC; Dr. Seyed Abdollah Sajjadi, chairman of IZSF technical committee; Keyvan Dehnad, EUZSC Secretary General; Maryam Mousavi, Int. relation director; Rahim Jeddi, IZSF event director and members of the EUZSC. In the meeting held in two sessions, several issues including setting a Championship calendar at adult, young and adolescence levels for years 2011 and 2012 were discussed. It was also decided to place training courses by

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support of IZSF the Confederation agenda. Through voting, the city of Minsk, the capital of Belarus, was decided to be the office for the European Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation. Decisions for Ukraineâ&#x20AC;şs competition 2012, and hosting criteria for European championship were among the issues of this two-day meeting. By establishing relationships with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, National Olympic committees and other sport organizations in the country, and also by support of Trade Capital Bank, the Zurkhaneh Sports Federation of Belarus has fortified its place.

rior to the tournament, the fourth course of the International Arbitration 3 for Zurkhaneh sports was placed with the participation of some trainers of IZSF. Two athletes from Azerbaijan and one athlete and a Murshed from Austria were introduced the theoretical arbitration concepts of teams, individual skills and Pahlavani wrestling championships. Seyed Abdollad Sajjadi, chairman of the technical committee; Panahiha , a best coach; and Saffar Ghasemi, member of IZSF technical committee along with Abbas Namazian; chairman of the Arbitration committee of Pahlavani wrestling and an outstanding referee from FILA were training the course. After successfully passing the theoretical and practical exams, participants in the courses were received the certification of arbitration 3 for zurkhaneh sports. The 1st course for International Zurkhaneh Sports Arbitration 3 was held with the attendance of some referees from Asia and Europe in 2008 in Kish. The 2nd course was held in New Delhi, and the 3rd course was held in Belarus coinciding with the 1st European Young championship.

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Event Organizer Gintautas Vileita, President of European Zurkhaneh Sports Confederation Vladimir Grichenkov , Deputy of Orginizing commitee Technical Committee: Seyed Abdollah Sajjadi, Chairman of Technical Committee Seyed Mohammad Khoshjan, Technical advisor Reza Mahmoudi, Technical Committee secretary Mohamd Gohari, Software officer Referees Abbas Namazian, Koshti Pahlavani Referee director Gholamhassan Mohammad Panahiha, Zurkhaneh Referee director Safar Ghasemi, Referee Mohsen Ataaei, Referee Mohammad Jafarpour, Referee Mehmet Ozdemir, Referee

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Elnur mohammadali, Referee Najaf Valiyev, Referee Rasul Nourani, Referee Mohammad Mojdekar, Referee Nikolojus Kurusiras, Referee Tarik Erdem, Referee Mursheds Akbar Barjeste Ramin Golestani Mohammad Amin Naghizadeh, Azarbayjan Republic Event Committee Rahim Jeddi, Event Director Maryam Mousavi, International relation director Saeed Saber, Administration & Support Affairs Saman Majlesi, Accommodation Affairs Ali Karimiaah, Protocol Affairs Rank Ahmadreza Oveisi, Public Relation Affairs Zeynab Hosseini, Secretariat affairs

Zurkhaneh Sports & Koshti Pahlevani Final Ranks

Medal Distribution table International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation ‫ﻓﺪراﺳﻴﻮن ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﻤﻠﻠﻲ ورزﺷﻬﺎي زورﺧﺎﻧﻪ اي‬

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Rank

Team Name

Heavy Meel

Sang Giri

Kabbadeh

Charkh Chamani

Charkh Teez

Meel Bazi

Team Competition

wrs 50-60

wrs 60-70

wrs 70-80

wrs 80-90

wrs 90+

Total

Azerbaijan

167

Turkey

112

Belarus

110

Lithuania

106

Ukrain

Austria

Latvia

Estonia

Russia

Poland

International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation ‫ورزﺷﻬﺎي زورﺧﺎﻧﻪ اي‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻠﻠﻲ‬ ‫ﻓﺪراﺳﻴﻮن ﺑﻴﻦ‬ ‫ﻓﺪراﺳﻴﻮن ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﻤﻠﻠﻲ ورزﺷﻬﺎي زورﺧﺎﻧﻪ اي‬

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The 3nd European Zurkhaneh Sports Championships-Lithuania Rank

Team Name

Ref. 1

Ref. 2

Qty.

Sum of scores

LOT.

410.5

415

825.5

361

Azerbaijan

Lithuania

174

187

Belarus

165

169

Ref. 2 334

Turkey

103

104

207

Ukrain

Team Name

Ref. 1

Azerbaijan

410.5

Lithuania

174

Belarus

165

176 415

187

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C ompetion Story Steps of the Zurkhaneh Sports in Africa: Zimbabwe 2011

Education, Friendship, Equality In 2011, IZSF follows two major approaches; first, to enhance the continental Confederationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities; and second, to expand educational practices with a particular attention to Africa. Welcoming of the 1st Zurkhaneh Sports Training course in Uganda specialized for West-African countries, and the 2nd course in Zimbabwe for South-African countries showed that this sport and its spiritual messages are very interesting for the African nations. Education in Africa will be discussed in this IZSF REVIEW.

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E ducation Story Education and Research Committee of IZSF

Education makes perfect

ducation and Research Committee of International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation is responsible for coordination and promotion of training of athletes, coaches and referees in registered Continental Confederations and National Federations. Goals •Zurkhaneh Sports skills training for men and women athletes in all applicant countries in the world •Zurkhaneh Sports training course to instruct Mursheds, coaches and referees Educational levels •Sports Skills courses in three levels (A, B, C) •Coaching in three levels (A, B, C) •Murshed training courses •Arbitration training courses Training Programs •2 C-level courses in a year •2 B-level courses in a year •One A-level course in a year •Courses on arbitration before tournaments Teaching methods •Despatch Morsheds and coaches to countries •Intensive training courses •Intensive training courses before events Theoretical and practical classes have been held in various countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and America. In theoretical classes the participants are introduced

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to the history, customs and terminology of Zurkhaneh Sports. In practical classes, exercises, techniques, coordination of team and individual levels are practiced. In arbitration training courses not only the concepts and modality of judgment, but also the know-how of the Zurkhaneh sports judging software are taught. Another objective of the Education and Research Committee is developing Zurkhaneh Sports among disables in the world. List of courses held so far: 31st December 2005: The 3rd International Training Course for Iraq athletes in Sanandaj, I.R Iran. 20-24 June 2005: The 2nd International Training course on Zurkhaneh Sports Coach Training (level-1)- Iraq in Kermanshah, I.R Iran. 12-18 June 2005: The 1stInternational Training Course for Afghanistan athletes in Tehran, I.R Iran. 20-26 January 2006: The 4th International Training Course for Iraq athletes in Tehran, I.R Iran.

Dr. Alireza Hasas Director of Education

April 2006: Educational and training workshop for Chinese Athletes and discussion with their Sports authorities to enter Zurkhaneh in that Country. April 2006: Educational and training workshop for Japanese Athletes and discussion with their Sports authorities to enter Zurkhaneh in that Country. 6-12 June 2006: The 5th International Training Course for Pakistan athletes in Mashhad, I.R Iran. 1-15thAugust 2006: The 6th International Training Course for Sri Lanka athletes in Malabe, Sri Lanka. 11-20 August 2006: The 7thInternational Training Course for India athletes in New Delhi, India. 13thAug- 3 Sep 2006: The 8thInternational Training Course for Philippines athletes in Manila, Philippines. 14th Aug-15th Sep 2006: The 9th International Training Course for Afghanistan athletes in Kabul, Afghanistan 15th Aug-25thSep 2006: The 10th International Training Course for Tajikistan athletes in

Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 16th -31st August 2006: The 11thInternational Training Course for Pakistan athletes in Peshawar, Pakistan. 17th-31st August 2006: The 12th International Training Course for Bangladesh athletes in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 20th-31stAugust 2006: The 12th International Training Course for Nepal athletes in Kathmandu, Nepal. 21st-15th Sep 2006: The 13th International Training Course for Iraq athletes in Karbala, Iraq. 26th Aug-26th Sep 2006: The 14th International Training Course for Indonesia athletes in Jakarta, Indonesia. 27th Aug-11th Sep 2006: The 15th International Training Course for Korea athletes in Bussan, South Korea. 15th Oct-4th Nov 2006: The 16th International Training Course for Germany athletes in Hamburg, Germany. 5-15 November 2006: The 17th International Training Course for Netherlands athletes in Alger, Netherlands.

7-14 March 2007: The 18th International Training Course for Belarus athletes in ,Belarus. 11-18 March 2007: The 19th International Training Course for Lithuania athletes in Lithuania. 24-29 March 2007: The 20th International Training Course for Ukraine athletes in Vilnius, Ukraine. 29th Sep – 16 Oct 2007: The21st International Training Course for Sri Lankan athletes in Colombo. Sri Lanka. 9-19th October 2007: The 22nd International Training Course for Indian team in New Delhi, India. 19-31st October 2007: The 23rd International Training Course for Nepali team in Kathmandu, Nepal. 9-23rd November 2007: The 24th International Training Course for Tajikistan team in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 14-22 July 2008: The 25thInternational Training Course for Nepal athletes in Kathmandu, Nepal. December 2009-February 2010:The 26thInternational Training Course for American

Athletes, Atlanta,USA. May 2010: The 27th International Training Course for Tajikistan team, Dushanbe, Tajikistan. September2010: The 28th International Training Course for Georgia Team, Georgia. October 2010: The 29th International Training Course for Turkish Team, Konya, Turkey. October 2010: The 30th International Training Course for Azerbaijan Team, Baku, Azerbaijan. November 2010: The 31stInternational Training Course for Belarus, Ukraine and Lithuania team, Minsk, Belarus. May 2011: The 32nd International Training Course for Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland and Estonia. June 2011: The 33rd International training course in Zimbabwe for African countries in Harare, Zimbabwe. July 2012: The 34th International training course in various countries in Asia like South Korea, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Afghanistan.

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E ducation Story Uganda 2011

Uganda- 2011, the 1st African Zurkhaneh Sports Training Course,

Friendship and Equality The first African Zurkhaneh Sports Training Course was held in Kampala, Uganda with the collaboration of African Confederation and participation of seven countries. The one-week period was held from 16 March 2011 attended by athletes and coaches from South Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibarin Kampala, Capital of Uganda. Secretary General of African Confederation and President of Uganda’s Zurkhaneh Sports Federation, Eddie Gombya, said: “The training course was organized by the permission of Ministry of Sports and National Olympic Committee of Uganda in Namboole stadium located in Kampala and with the attendance of some Iranian coaches and masters”. Seyed Amir Hosseini, Secretary General of International Zurkhaneh Sports Federation (IZFS) stated that “one of the

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IZSF’s major policies in 2011 is to publicize zurkhaneh sports and expand efforts of African Federations and national federations in the continent. We are trying to hold the Zurkhaneh

Sports Championship in Africa, after successfully organizing several Championships in Asia and Europe”. “we are gathered here today on the occasion of inaugurating the

zurkhaneh sports that originates from the heart of the ancient civilization of the Iranian nation which dates a thousand years ago of history”, Iranian Ambassador in Uganda, Ali Akbar Dabirian,

said at the opening ceremony of the training. During the training course held at the level C, Majid Panahiha, the master, and Samrat Signt, Director of IZSF development

affairs, began to train the participants. At the end, the participants were given a practical test and awarded certificate accordingly.

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Roger Hanns Kiyonga Ddungu, President of Uganda Olympic Committee Ms. Pininnah A. Kanbenge, Secretary General of Uganda Olympic Committee

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Course Information

Best athlete: Matthwew Mwangi High Rate: 77 Points Number of Participants: 23 people Countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya Start Date: 11 March2011 End Date: 23 March 2011 Course Organizer: Eddie Gombya, AFZSC Secretary General Education Director in Africa: Samrat Singh Officially supported by: Jasper M. Aligawesa, Secretary General of National Sports Council, Tomithy Magala- Semakula, Assistant Secretary General of National Sports Council of Uganda Iran Embassy in Kampala

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E ducation Story Zimbabwe 2011

Supporting the Zurkhaneh Sports in the 10th African Games

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Director General of Ministry of sport and Recreation Commission asserted that he will try and council to develop Zurkhaneh sports in the 10th African Games. IZSF Secretary General, Seyed Amir Hosseini, and IZSF Director of development affairs Samrat Singh met with Director General of Ministry of sport and Recreation Commission of Zimbabwe. In the meeting with Charles Nhamachena on June 22, 2011, Dr. Seyed Amir Hosseini explained

the zurkhaneh sport and its values and referred to the formation of the zurkhaneh Sports International Federation. “Fortunately, thanks to the decision of the Federation Board, the development plan for zurkhaneh sports in Africa is being performed since the early 2011,and so far two training programs have been completed in Uganda and Zimbabwe with the presence of athletes from 10 African countries”, he added. IZSF Secretary General asserted that “the presence of zurkhaneh sports in Asia, Africa and Europe is one of the IZSF goals, and with the collaboration of Zimbabwe we hope zurkhaneh sport will be present during the 10th All African Games in Sep. 2011”. Referring to the structures and workings of sports in Zimbabwe, Charles Nhamachena, Director General of Ministry of sport and Recreation Commission of Zimbabwe told: “I am glad to see Asian sports developing in Africa. We are greeting those sports

pursing human values”. “ I will try and Council to develop Zurkhaneh sports in The 1st African Championship”, he added. Samrat Signt, IZSF Director of Development Affairs, said: “Currently, zurkhaneh sports is underway in 10 African countries and IZSF goal is to establish zurkhaneh in 21 countries to the end of 2011”. “IZSF is ready to organize the 3rd Zurkhaneh Sports Training Course-Africa in Kenya”, he added.

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Opening the ceremony with attractive performances of some African Athletes The 2nd Zurkhaneh Sports Training Course in Africa was officially opened in by performing zurkhaneh sports by some graduated athletes from Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of Congo; the Tomorrow Art Show by Matthwew Mwangi from Kenya and beats of Majid Panahiha. On Tuesday afternoon, June 19, the second zurkhaneh sports training course in Africa was officially opened with the presence of Deputy Ambassador, Shajari; Iranian cultural counselor, Mohammad Assadi; IZSF Secretary General, Seyed Amir Hosseini, some Zimbabwe’s sports officials

and certain Iranians residents. “From early 2011, IZSF began its programs in Africa which have interested people, athletes and sport officials”, Seyed Amir Hossini said briefly about IZSF plans in Africa. IZSF Secretary General referred to the presence of the Zurkhaneh sports in the 1st African Games held in September 2011 in Mozambique as one of the serious and pursuing plans of the Federation. At the opening, Hamid Fathali Pour, Iranian and Asian Zurkhaneh sports hero performed some zurkhaneh sports.

Harare 2011; Second step of the Zurkhaneh Sports in Africa:

Peace, Friendship and Equality

Coinciding with the birth of Imam Ali (S.A), the 2nd Zurkhaneh Sports training course special for Africa with the participation of athletes from 5 countries was held in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The 10 days› training course was organized in Harare with the attendance of 40 athletes from countries of Tanzania, Congo, Kenya, Malawi and Zimbabwe from June 16 to 23, 2011. Majid Panahiha, Moreshed & coach; Hamid

Course Information Murshed & coach: Majid Panahiha Coach: Hamid Fathalipour Assistant coach: Mattew Mwangi Best athlete: Shown Chibikira Moral athlete: Edgar Muchibwa High Pointe: 86 Number of participants: 37 Countries: Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and the Congo Republic Start date: 16 June 2011 End Date: 22 June 2011

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Fathalipour, an international coach; and Matthwew Mwangi, an assistant coach from Kenyan were responsible for training the athletes. The 2nd Zurkhaneh Sports Training Course was held in Africa with a suggestion from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and the Youth, managed by Samrat Signt – IZSF Director of development affairs, and with the collaboration of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s embassy.

Organizer: Muzondiwa Gilbert Makowah Director: Samrat Singh Officially Supported by: Ministry of Sports and Recreation Commission of Zimbabwe, Iran Embassy of Harare

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Iranian Ambassador:

Sport more enduring and popular than politics

Performing the Zurkhaneh Sports in Zimbabwe during Olympic week

Prior to the beginning of this section, Iranian ambassador, Mohammad Pour Najaf, met with IZSF Secretary General in Harare. In the meeting, he welcomed sports activities between two nations and said: “Popularity and stability are the major differences between sports and cultural activities with political and economic affairs. These activities are important public representations”. Referring to 97% educated people in Zimbabwe, Iranian ambassador asserted that “a proper expression of a concept leads to empower and attract people. Zurkhaneh with its certain spiritual and sport concepts can grasp the youth’s interest.

Iranian Counselor in Harare:

Spirits of African people is close to the culture of Zurkhaneh Sports Mohammad Asadi, Iranian Cultural Counselor, said in Harare: “Two reasons contribute to the success of Zurkhaneh sports in Africa. First, spiritual states of people, and their physical features”. Considering the music of Zurkhaneh, he noted: “Music has a particular position in African

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life. Music and songs of master can give them more pleasure. However, it is necessary for master to sing in English language, so athletes will become more familiar with the concepts of the zurkhaneh sports by adjusting their movements, in addition to taking advantages of beats”.

IZSF Director of development affairs visited the Executive board members of the Olympic Committee of Zimbabwe. In his meeting with Brayen Varn, Vice President of the Olympic Committee of Zimbabwe, and Santlu Motaya, executive of the Olympic Committee of the Zimbabwe; Samrat Signt, IZSF Director of development affairs, reported the progress of establishment and activities of IZSF in 5 continents. “The presence of Zurkhaneh sports in the 1st African Championships is among the IZSF important goals”, he said. Santly Motaya, executive of the Olympic Committee of the Zimbabwe, referred to moral values of zurkhaneh sports and said: “Friendship and respect to opponents are the high values of Olympic movement”. Brayen Varn, Vice President of the Olympic Committee of Zimbabwe, said: “it is a great opportunity to invest on youth of this country and Africa by IZSF”. Considering the World Olympic Day, Vice President of the Olympic Committee of Zimbabwe suggested that zurkhaneh athletes perform some zurkhaneh sports in the opening ceremony of two days Olympic Game in Harare, leading to take advantage of its advertising opportunity.

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African View

Rocksat ... F

irst and foremost i am honored to share my ideas concerning such a great sport. Getting straight into business, i think zurkhaneh has more advantages than disadvantages to the human body and society. As an athlete i saw quite a number of advantages which I’ll state in point form; -Zurkhaneh keeps people in shape physically as it works on all the muscles in a person›s body. -This sport can make people clear their minds from stressful things as the combination of music (drums) and exercises makes the surroundings peaceful. -Religion wise, i liked the way they respect their God and teaches other cultures and religions to do the same. -Teaches respect to elders and teaches to be humble. -Any person from any sport can do zurkhaneh. -It helps in different aspects of different people of different sporting disciplines e.g cricket its helps with the vital muscles e.g the forearm and helps with martial arts not just physically but mental strength too. -From the values of zurkhaneh and the training course we had i believe it surely builds to world peace as there is encouragement of friendship and no racial discrimination. These are just but a few advantages of the many i believe to be there. On the critic side, that is the disadvantages of zurkhaneh from the training course we had are; -There was no room for diversity in culture and the music. -There should be room for people to create their

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own routines. These are the only disadvantages i saw or rather things that can be alternated. Ways of improving training courses. -Advertise; make the course public so it draws greater publicity. -advertise to the people targeted to participate in it as those who did in Harare did not know until the 1st day of the course -Proper financing of the course towards learning equipment, food and accommodation for the locals too. -make a mini tournament with reward in the end to give participants vigor to want the course. -To create opportunity for work after the course. To create work opportunities for the excellent ones -In Africa to put more African coaches on the course for communication and to avoid ignorance. -Last to make a bigger presentation on the day certificates are given out. For development they should make Zurkhaneh sports› Boards in countries that creates job opportunities for locals. Bring in coaches from Iran to guide coaches in Africa for e 1st 12months maybe. Hope to hear from you soon and looking forward to working with you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share what i think about a great sport which is Zurkhaneh ROCKSAT!!!

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Edgar Muchibwa Zurkhaneh athlete and teacher of school

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The 2nd Zurkhaneh Sports Championships urban of the world

Najaf-Al-Ashraf The Capital of Islamic culture 2012 12-2 March 2012

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Gholamreza Takhti (Persian: ‫غالمرضا تختی‬, August 27, 1930 – January 7, 1968) is the most famous wrestler in Iranian history. He was most famous for his chivalrous behavior and sportsmanship, and he continues to symbolize the essence of sport to the Iranian people. Takhti was among the most famous practitioners of Varzesh-e Bastani, the famous Persian “Sport of the Heroes.” The sport included club swinging and juggling followed by submission wrestling known as Koshti Pahlavani. Varzesh-e Pahlavani was one of the formative influences of American catch wrestling. Another example of his character comes from a match in Moscow. After defeating the then-world champion

Anatoli Albul, Takhti saw the sorrow on the face of Albul’s mother. Takhti went to her and said, “I’m sorry about the result, but your son is a great wrestler.” She smiled and kissed him. In another instance, he had a match with Russian wrestler champion Alexander Medved who had an injured right knee. When Takhti found out that he was injured, he never attacked that leg. Instead, he tried to attack the other leg. He lost the match, but showed that he valued honorable behavior more than reaching victory. Takhti was found dead in his hotel room on January 7, 1968. As a national hero his funeral drew hundreds of thousands of mourners.

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C unstruction projects Abulghasem Ferdowsi Sport Complex, Rostam-e Dastan Zurkhaneh, National Olympic Academy of Afghanistan, Kabul-Afghanistan Order by: Iran Presidency, Iran high-Consul for reconstruction of Afghanistan & IZSF In cooptation with Iran embassy in Kabul and National Olympic Committee and Sport & youth ministry of Afghnistan Construction start date: Summer 1384 Opening: Summer 1385 Capacity: 2800 sqm2 Facility: goad: 30 Athletes & 300 person visitor, changing room, rest rooms, 2 office room, classes, Sport Hall. Project Director: Dr. Seyed Amir Hosseini Project Manager: Saman Majlesi Architect & Consular: Dr. Behrouz Mansouri Constructor: Houman Dolati, Saze door yab Co.

Holy Karbala Zurkhaneh Complex Order by: International Zurkhaneh Sport Complex Construction start date: Feb. 2011 Capacity: 2000 sqm2 Facility: goad: 30 Athletes & 300 person visitor, changing room, rest rooms, office room, classes, Sport Hall. Project Director: Dr. Seyed Amir Hosseini Project Manager: Saman Majlesi Architect & Consular: Dr. Behrouz Mansouri Constructor: Tameshkin Rad co.

Inauguration of construction of a Zurkhaneh & multi-purpose complex Feb. 2011

Abulghasem Ferdowsi Zurkhaneh Dushanbe-Tajikistan Order by: I.R.IRAN MFO & IZSF In cooperation with Iran embassy in Dushanbe and Sport & youth ministry of Tajikistan. Construction start date: Summer 1383 Opening: Summer 1384 Capacity: 750 sqm2, goad: 30 Athletes & 300 person visitors Facility: gowd, changing room, rest rooms, 2 office room Project Director: Dr. Seyed Amir Hosseini Project Manager: Saman Majlesi Architect & Consular: Dr. Behrouz Mansouri

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IZSF Timeline 2011 “Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere” IZSF Calendar 2011 DATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

January 2011 4‐16 February 2011 February 13th – 23thMarch May 2011 10‐19 May 2011 19‐23 May 2011 20th May 2011 Last week of June 2011 18th – 26th June 5th – 15th July 5th – 15th July 5th – 15th July 15‐26 June 15th – 20th July 2011 22nd 30th July 2011 18th July 2011 18th July 2011 15th – 26th August 20th August – 2nd September 3‐17 September 20th – 23rd September September October 4th – 8th October 10th – 14th November December On the process

TITLE Technical Committee Meeting& Referee, Coaches, New Rules Updating Regional Training Course in European Countries Training Course in Africa The 1st International East African Training Course and Seminar Inauguration of AZSC Kathmandu Training Course and Referee Course in Regional European Countries The 3rd European Zurkhaneh Sports Championship European General Assembly The 3rd International Zurkhaneh Sports Tournament, Ferdowsi Cup Zurkhaneh Training Course Zurkhaneh Training Course Zurkhaneh Training Course Zurkhaneh Training Course The 2nd African Zurkhaneh Sports Training Course Training Course and Referee Course in Regional Asian Countries The 3rd Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Championship IZSF EC Meeting ‐ World Zurkhaneh Congress AZSC General Assembly The 3rd African Zurkhaneh Sports Training Course The 4th African Zurkhaneh Sports Training Course The 1st African Zurkhaneh Sports Championship The 4th World Conference of Sports For All The 1st International Symposium on Pahlevani Songs Asian Juniors Referee Course and Training Course The 1st Junior Asian Zurkhaneh Sports Championship The 3rd Zurkhaneh Sport World Cup IWAS World Games International Koshti Pahlavani Symposium

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VENUE IZSF Head Office Giresun , Turkey Johannesburg, South Africa Kampala, Uganda Kathmandu and India Siauliai, Lithuania Siauliai, Lithuania Siauliai, Lithuania Dushanbe, Tajikistan South Korea Nepal Indonesia Dhaka, Bangladesh Harare, Zimbabwe Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh Nairobi, Kenya Maputo, Mozambique Maputo, Mozambique Beijing, China Tehran, Iran New Delhi, India New Delhi, India Antalya, Turkey Dubai, UAE Chicago, Shanghai

The 1st African Zurkhaneh Sports Champion ship September 2011, Maputo, Mozambique

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