Bodybuilding in Iran is organized and the national federation is internationally recognised. Bodybuilders from the country have competed in international events. There are gyms for bodybuilding in Iran.
History
In 2013, the
Kazakhstani Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation hosted the Asian Championship in
Almaty
Almaty (; kk, Алматы; ), formerly known as Alma-Ata ( kk, Алма-Ата), is the List of most populous cities in Kazakhstan, largest city in Kazakhstan, with a population of about 2 million. It was the capital of Kazakhstan from 1929 to ...
at the
Baluan Sholak Sport Palace.
Omid Hatamabadi competed in the men's heavyweight group.
Mahdi Ayari in the master men's category 40-49 years old competition.
Gyms
Gyms in the country where bodybuilders train include
Bradaran Ayari Club which is located in Tehran.
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Governance
The country has a national organization that is a recognized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness as a national federation, representing the country's bodybuilding community.
References
{{Bodybuilding in Asia
Iran
Sport in Iran by sport