Posts Tagged ‘Tehran’

Iran’s bronzed bodybuilders go for gold

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
Some may regard bodybuilding as an all-American pursuit, but the sport has become increasingly popular in Iran. There are one thousand bodybuilding centres in Tehran alone.

Mach dethroned at Asian Bodybuilding event

Friday, August 13th, 2010
Five-time Asian champion Pham Van Mach had to settle for silver at the 44th Asian Men's Bodybuilding and the 2nd Asian Men's Athletic Physique Championships held in Tehran on Friday.

Photos: Perfect muscles illustrate Chinese power

Monday, August 9th, 2010
Chinese bodybuilder Li Bo won the gold medal in the men's 60 kilogram category of the 44th Asian Bodybuilding Championships for men held in Tehran on Aug. 6. His perfect muscles illustrate Chinese power.

Iran wins Asian Mens Bodybuilding Athletic Physique Championships

Saturday, August 7th, 2010
TEHRAN, Aug. 7 (MNA) -- Iran sealed the championship title of the 44th Asian Mens bodybuilding and the 2nd Asian Mens Athletic Physique Championships here on Friday.

Photos: Men’s 44th Asian Bodybuilding Championships in Tehran

Friday, August 6th, 2010
The 44th Asian Bodybuilding Championships for men is opened in Tehran's Azadi sports complex on Thursday. 23 teams are participating in the competitions being held August 5-10. -Majid Asgarpour, MNA