One activist in Iran is trying to bring women into a male-dominated traditional sport

Varzeshe Pahlavani is a traditional Iranian sport played in many parts of the country. It’s a mix of martial arts, wrestling and calisthenics, traditionally limited to men only. Now, one activist is fighting to open the sport to women as well.

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