Opening Ceremony of Koshti Pahlavani Competitions Held at the World Nomad Games

According to the Public Relations Department of the International Zurkhaneh Sports and Koshti Pahlavani Federation (IZSF), the opening ceremony of the competitions commenced with the screening of a film introducing by Samrat Singh, IZSF In charge of International Relation Department "Zurkhaneh Sports and Koshti Pahlavani". This was followed by a speech delivered by Dr. Mitra Rouhi, Acting Secretary General of IZSF, representing Dr. Mohsen Mehralizadeh, President of the International Zurkhaneh Sports and Koshti Pahlavani Federation.

In her address, Dr. Rouhi welcomed the participating athletes, coaches, referees, presidents and representatives of the attending federations. She also expressed her appreciation to the Government and people of Kyrgyzstan, as well as the Organising Committee, for their hospitality and for successfully hosting the event.

Referring to the inclusion of Koshti Pahlavani and Iranian Traditional Wrestling in the programme of the World Nomad Games for the first time, Dr. Rouhi stated:

“Athletes from 36 countries across four continents are participating in these competitions, demonstrating the growing international interest in and attention to Pahlavani sports and traditional sports.”

As part of the opening ceremony, athletes and coaches from India, Azerbaijan and Afghanistan presented individual demonstrations of Zurkhaneh disciplines, including Mil-Bazi (club exercises), Kabadeh, Sang and Shena, which were warmly received by the audience.

The Acting Secretary General of IZSF also expressed her hope that the organisation of this edition of the competitions would contribute to the development of international cooperation in the field of traditional and Pahlavani sports, and that Zurkhaneh Sports would be included as an official discipline in future editions of the World Nomad Games.

Following the opening ceremony, the Koshti Pahlavani competitions commenced with the participation of representatives from 36 countries.

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Saturday 5 September 2026
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