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 ...

In addition, Varzesh-e bastani is recognised as the oldest sport in the world. Modern athletes train in special rooms called "zurkhaneh" and perform traditional exercises to music. Professional ...

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”.

Mojtaba Johari came second in the elections with 19 votes. The sport is also known as Varzesh-e bastani (Ancient sport) and its particular form of wrestling is called Koshti Pahlevani, Traditional ...

Iran's "ancient sport" -- or "varzesh bastani" -- a traditional form of athletics that combines elements of Islam and ancient Persian beliefs, has long been a male-only domain. But not so much ...