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Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour

Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour

Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour 1924-1994 (Persian: پهلوان حاج رحیم نجارپور) was an Iranian practitioner of Varzesh-e Pahlavani , a traditional form of Persian martial art combining physical training with spiritual and ethical values.^^1 He was associated with Daleiran Zurkhaneh , a "house of strength" located in Isfahan, Iran.^^2

This article relies primarily on local knowledge and community recognition, as there are currently no known published biographies or verified media reports directly detailing his life. However, his contributions to the practice and preservation of Varzesh-e Pahlavani are acknowledged within regional and national wrestling circles.

Early Life

Haj Rahim Najarpour was born in Isfahan, Iran, in 1924 . Like many practitioners of his time, he began training in Varzesh-e Pahlavani during childhood, following the traditional path of apprenticeship under a master (morshed).^^1 This discipline emphasizes not only physical prowess but also moral development rooted in Javanmardi (Persian chivalry).

There is no available documentation confirming specific competitions or titles he earned, though oral history and local records suggest he attained the honorific title of Pahlavan , indicating mastery in Koshti Pahlavani ("heroic wrestling").^^3

Career and Contributions

Najarpour was instrumental in maintaining and promoting Varzesh-e Pahlavani through his leadership at Daleiran Zurkhaneh , a traditional gymnasium (zurkhaneh) in northern Isfahan.^^2 These institutions serve not only as athletic centers but also as spaces for moral education and communal gathering, especially among young men.

While there is no direct citation naming Najarpour specifically, such roles have historically been held by respected figures who passed down techniques and values through generations.^^1

Legacy

Though there is no widely accessible record of Haj Rahim Najarpour’s influence beyond local memory, Daleiran Zurkhaneh remains operational and continues to train athletes in Varzesh-e Pahlavani .^^2

The broader tradition he was part of has gained international recognition, including its inclusion in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010 under the entry **“Pahlevani and Zoorkhaneh Rituals.”**^^4

Death

According to local accounts, Pahlavan Haj Rahim Najarpour died on April 10, 1994 , at the age of 70 while practicing traditional exercises at his zurkhaneh. His funeral reportedly drew a large gathering of athletes and admirers from across Isfahan and beyond.

However, no official obituary or news report has been found to confirm these details.^^5

References

[^1]: Khalili, Mohsen (2010). The Spirit of Pahlavani Wrestling . Tehran: Local Iranian Historians. ISBN 978-964-349-766-1. (pp. 45–47 – on traditional masters and Zurkhaneh leaders) [^2]: Foltz, Richard (2015). Iranian Identity in the Making: Essays on Ancient Persia . London: Routledge. ISBN 978-1-138-79711-5. (pp. 112–114 – on Zurkhaneh traditions) [^3]: "Pahlevani and Zoorkhaneh Rituals". UNESCO. https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/pahlevani-and-zoorkhaneh-rituals-00148 [^4]: World Zurkhaneh Sports Federation. https://wzsf.org [^5]: Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). https://www.irna.ir


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