Wrestling in Iran: where old meets new in sport psychology
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Wrestling in Iran: where old meets new in sport psychology |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
Book Title | Secrets of Asian sport psychology |
Authors | Hamzeh, Khosro (Author) and Terry, Peter C. (Author) |
Editors | Terry, Peter C., Li-Wei, Zhang, Young-Ho, Kim, Morris, Tony and Hanrahan, Stephanie |
Page Range | 404-430 |
Chapter Number | 22 |
Number of Pages | 27 |
Year | 2014 |
Publisher | Asian-South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology |
Place of Publication | Hong Kong |
ISBN | 9780992457617 |
Abstract | Wrestling is traditionally regarded as the national sport of Iran, even though it has been overtaken by football as the country's most popular sport. Wrestling is viewed by many as more than just as a sport, rather as an integral part of Iranian culture. Champion wrestlers are revered as national heroes who are seen as protectors of the poor and role models for society. There are many variations of wrestling in different parts of Iran that are unique to those regions. Indeed, every province in Iran has its own particular style of wrestling. Traditional Iranian forms of wrestling bear close similarities to Olympic Freestyle wrestling. |
Keywords | mood; emotion; Iran; athletes; champions; Olympic Games; national identity |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520107. Sport and exercise psychology |
440107. Social and cultural anthropology | |
441005. Social theory | |
Public Notes | © 2014 University of Southern Queensland. This publication is copyright. It may be reproduced in whole or in part for the purposes of study, research, or review, but is subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgment of the source. |
Byline Affiliations | National Olympic and Paralympic Academy of Iran |
School of Psychology and Counselling | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2y34/wrestling-in-iran-where-old-meets-new-in-sport-psychology
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