Pahlevanpour Zurkhaneh
| Pahlevanpour Zurkhaneh | |
|---|---|
زورخانه پهلوانپور | |
| General information | |
| Status | Active |
| Type | Zurkhaneh (traditional Iranian gymnasium) |
| Location | 48 Shahid Asadi-Manesh St, Hasan Abad, Vahdat-e Eslami St, Tehran, Iran |
| Completed | 1925 |
| Renovated | 2010 |
| Owner | Hamzeh Ali Pahlevanpour (founder) |
Pahlevanpour Zurkhaneh (Persian:زورخانه پهلوانپور) is one of the oldest active Zurkhanehs (traditional gymnasiums) in Tehran, Iran, located in the Hasan Abad neighborhood.
History
According to the signboard above the entrance, the “Pahlevanpour Cultural and Sports Club (Bazaarcheh)” was founded in 1925 (1304 SH) by Hamzeh Ali Pahlevanpour.[1]
Initially owned by Hossein Siah and later by Asghar Bazaarcheh, it was purchased by Pahlevanpour, also known as "Shatter Hamzeh", who renamed the gym after himself and added his name to the facade.[2]
Pahlevanpour was a philanthropist, owning bakeries and shops near the gym and donating their income to athletes and the poor. He was among the “door-openers,” a nickname for generous men in Tehran.[2]
After a fire damaged the building, Pahlevanpour sold his properties to fund its repair.[3]
Following his death, the gym was abandoned for years. It was eventually restored and reopened by the Tehran Municipality’s District 11 on January 6, 2010.[4]
Notable Athletes
The Zurkhaneh hosted many greats, including Haj Mostafa Toosi, Kol Esmāl, Haj Ali Tak-Tak, Haj Baqer Mahdiyeh, and Javad Nokoubakht.[2][5]
Charity Events
After the 1962 Buin Zahra earthquake, the Zurkhaneh organized a major charity event and raised 300,000 tomans for victims.[6]
On July 13, 2014 (22 Tir 1393 SH), a memorial Golrizan event was held in honor of deceased champions. Ali Naeimi, master and guide of the gym, rang the ceremonial bell in tribute.[6]
Community Meetings
On May 12, 2013, a gathering of Zurkhaneh coaches and masters was held at Pahlevanpour Zurkhaneh, attended by Masoud Ayenechi, Vice President of Tehran’s Pahlevani Sports Board. Monthly meetings were agreed upon.[7]
References
- ^ "Standing tall in the sacred pit". Iran Online (in Persian). Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ a b c "Dash fists and the door of the house is open". Highlights of Photos (in Persian). Archived from the original on 2019-02-07. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "Printed version". Kayhan Varzeshi. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
- ^ "Pahlevanpur's Zurkhaneh was revived". Tabnak (in Persian). 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "Pahlevanpur Zorkhane Image Gallery". Hamgardi (in Persian). Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ a b "The bell of the Zurkhaneh did not ring in honor of the hero Soleimani". Ettelaat (in Persian). Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Gathering of the capital's leaders and zurkhaneh owners at the Pahlevanpur zurkhaneh". Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
External links
- (in Persian) Persian article on Farsi Wikipedia