Tehran (ISNA) – The international tournament of Pahlavani wrestling known as “Tous Cup” was held in heavyweight category on Friday July 12 in Mashhad City.

Wrestlers from Turkey participated in this tournament as well as Iranian wrestlers and in the end, Iranian wrestler Ja’afar Shams Baqeri from Gilan Province of Iran became the champion.

Pahlavani wrestling is one of the branches of wrestling which has been practicing in Iran for many years.