New Image New World

  • Image Alternative textENG

 

Watching Sports Events

 
 

Chookheh Wrestling

Information Point of Departure Distance (Km) Duration (day/s) Time of Year/Season Tourism Facilities Available
Features: Ghoochan and Bojnoord Asfarayen 1 According to calendar Reception services
Attractions: Attending and watching an ancient tradition of the people of  Khorasan-e-Razavi and Northern Khorasan
Direction: Ghoochan, Bojnoord, Asfarayen, and the surrounding villages.
Remark: Chookheh wrestling is held every year on 3rd of April; it is estimated that a population of 60.000 people watches this event.
 

Horse Riding in Turkmansahra

Information Point of Departure Distance (Km) Duration (day/s) Time of Year/Season Tourism Facilities Available
Features: Gorgan Aghghala and Gonbad 1 According to calendar Reception services
Attractions: Historical places, life styles and handicrafts of the Turkmen and Golstan people.
Direction: Gorgan, Aghghala, Gonbad
Remark: This is one of the oldest horse riding events in the world. It is still a very popular sport among Turkman people.
 

Polo a the Nowroozabad Sports Complex

Information Point of Departure Distance (Km) Duration (day/s) Time of Year/Season Tourism Facilities Available
Features: Tehran Nowroozabad Sports Complex 1 According to calendar Reception services
Attractions: Watching polo in its place of origin
Direction: Tehran, Nowroozabad Sports Complex
Remark: Meidan-e-Naghsh-e-Jahan in Isfahan is undoubtedly the best place for holding polo games. This has also been agreed with the officials of the UNESCO and other experts.
 

Boat Races in the Persian Gulf

Information Point of Departure Distance (Km) Duration (day/s) Time of Year/Season Tourism Facilities Available
Features: South Iran The islands of the Persian Gulf 1-2 All seasons Reception services
Attractions: The special climactic conditions of the Persian Gulf make it possible to hold boat races throughout the year.
Direction: Suitable places in the Persian Gulf are: Bushehr, Kish, Gheshm and Chahbahar.
Remark: Considering the fact that general tourism faces some restriction, it is advisable to promote sports tourism in the Persian Gulf islands.