Jaber Sadeghzadeh has been named as the new Pahlavan of Iran on Friday.

In the final match held at the Beheshti Hall in Mashhad, northeast of Iran, the +100kg wrestler defeated Ahmad Mirzapour and claimed the title.  

Sadeghzadeh became Iran’s current year Pahlavan.

Pahlavan of Iran is an annual Pahlevani Wrestling competition held in Iran, in which athletes from across the country participate to achieve the title.

Though the competition has ancient roots, its modern form has been held since 1944.

Winner of this title is called Pahlavan and wears the special Bazouband (Armband).