Pahlevanpour Zurkhaneh () is one of the oldest active Zurkhanehs (traditional gymnasiums) in Tehran, Iran, located in the Hasan Abad neighborhood.
According to the signboard above the entrance, the âÂÂPahlevanpour Cultural and Sports Club (Bazaarcheh)â was founded in 1925 (1304 SH) by Hamzeh Ali Pahlevanpour.
Initially owned by Hossein Siah and later by Asghar Bazaarcheh, it was purchased by Pahlevanpour, also known as "Shatter Hamzeh", who renamed the gym after himself and added his name to the facade.
Pahlevanpour was a philanthropist, owning bakeries and shops near the gym and donating their income to athletes and the poor. He was among the âÂÂdoor-openers,â a nickname for generous men in Tehran.
After a fire damaged the building, Pahlevanpour sold his properties to fund its repair.
Following his death, the gym was abandoned for years. It was eventually restored and reopened by the Tehran MunicipalityâÂÂs District 11 on January 6, 2010.
The Zurkhaneh hosted many greats, including Haj Mostafa Toosi, Kol EsmÃÂl, Haj Ali Tak-Tak, Haj Baqer Mahdiyeh, and Javad Nokoubakht.
After the 1962 Buin Zahra earthquake, the Zurkhaneh organized a major charity event and raised 300,000 tomans for victims.
On July 13, 2014 (22 Tir 1393 SH), a memorial Golrizan event was held in honor of deceased champions. Ali Naeimi, master and guide of the gym, rang the ceremonial bell in tribute.
On May 12, 2013, a gathering of Zurkhaneh coaches and masters was held at Pahlevanpour Zurkhaneh, attended by Masoud Ayenechi, Vice President of TehranâÂÂs Pahlevani Sports Board. Monthly meetings were agreed upon.