Reza Kashafi

Reza Kashafi, also known as Reza Youssef Khan, was a prominent figure in the history of traditional Iranian sports, particularly in the realm of Pahlavani. He is credited with founding the Nirow Shadi Zurkhaneh in Tehran, which has been an important site for training future champions in this ancient sport. His journey began after an unwelcoming experience at a Zurkhaneh in Kermanshah, which inspired him to create a space that would welcome and empower athletes.