Bodybuilding in Iran

Bodybuilding in Iran
Country Iran
National team Iran

Bodybuilding in Iran is organized and the national federation is internationally recognised. Bodybuilders from the country have competed in international events. There are gyms for bodybuilding in Iran.

History

In 2013, the Kazakhstani Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation hosted the Asian Championship in Almaty at the Baluan Sholak Sport Palace. Omid Hatamabadi competed in the men's heavyweight group. Mahdi Ayari in the master men’s category 40-49 years old competition.[1]

Gyms

Gyms in the country where bodybuilders train include Bradaran Ayari Club which is located in Tehran.[1]

Governance

The country has a national organization that is a recognized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness as a national federation, representing the country's bodybuilding community.[2] The national federation is a member of the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "2013 ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS! IRAN AT THE TOP ONCE AGAIN!". International Federation Of Bodybuilding And Fitness. 31 May 2013.
  2. "International Federation Of Bodybuilding And Fitness". European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation. 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  3. "Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation". Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation. 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.