The aim of this research is to study the traditional Iranian sport (Zurkhaneh). Researcher has tried to study the origin, formation and development of this political and sociological event in Iran.
In past, the human had to be strong to carry out his / her daily life duties.
Training of the body and development of physical fitness copied from the Mother Nature has directed her / him to exercise and gradually this exercise was organized and became a sport. Sport in most ancient countries such as Egypt, Iran, Greece, China, etc. Was popular. In past, Iran had some religious beliefs (Avesta ‘s book), illness was related to Ahriman (Satan) and by him illness could be imposed to human body. Therefore, it was Iranian’s duties to fight against this Ahriman (illness). On the other hand, all Iranian families had responsibility to teach their children an exercise / sport. A review of literature in Iran shows a lot of information on this matter before and after Islam era. The kings and public champions used to make up some kind of relation between them and the national and ancient heros. So, they could convince the public that thier power and position is confirmed by the national heros. Evolution in Zurkhaneh (from political and socilogical point of view) has two theories . 1. first theory believe that Zurkhaneh has a very long history as long as Iranian nation and Iran. 2. Second theory believes that the history of Zurkhaneh in Iran is not more than 300 years.
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