Wrestling in Iran

This regulation has led to significant challenges for female wrestlers, who often face barriers to competing and showcasing their talents on a global stage.

[2] Following this protest, she received death threats in June 2022, prompting Police Scotland to implement security measures for her.

[1] After the election of Mohammad Khatami as president in 1997, he considered wrestling as a possible way to reopen diplomatic relations between Iran and U.S., after nearly two decades.

The decision to bar U.S. participants was eventually overturned by Iranian officials after a U.S. federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's ban on Iranians traveling to the U.S.[8] Mid 20th Century 1970s and 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s and 2020s One professional wrestling promotion that operates in Iran is the Iran Wrestling Group (IWG).

"[9] Professional wrestler Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, originally from Damghan, Iran, may have been born on March 14, 1942, but celebrated his birthday on September 9.