Mohammad Reza Golzar Visits Wrestling Federation and Meets Alireza Dabir

Mohammad Reza Golzar and sports

Although Golzar is best known as an actor and singer, sport has been a significant part of his public life.

Reports and biographical sources have described his involvement with volleyball, fitness and other sports. He has also been strongly associated with padel in recent years.

His appointment as head of Iran’s national padel team attracted attention precisely because he was a celebrity rather than a conventional sports administrator. Golzar defended his involvement by emphasizing his longstanding interest in sport and his efforts to promote the relatively new sport of padel in Iran.

In an interview reported by Iranian media, Golzar discussed the development of Iran’s national padel team and argued that the sport needed greater infrastructure and international exposure. He also said he had personally invested in efforts connected to the sport and attempted to attract sponsors.

The appointment produced both positive and negative reactions.

Golzar himself acknowledged that some reactions to his appointment were understandable. He argued that people who knew about his sporting background were less surprised by the role, while he believed some criticism came from the perception that his celebrity status rather than sporting experience had led to the appointment.

Eventually, in October 2025, Golzar announced that he was stepping down from the national padel team position after approximately two years. He cited personal commitments and said he believed the team had made significant progress during that period.

His visit to the Wrestling Federation in September 2026 therefore represents another intersection between Golzar’s entertainment career and his long-standing interest in sport.

Why did Mohammad Reza Golzar visit Alireza Dabir?

The publicly available reports confirm the visit and meeting but do not provide a detailed official explanation of everything discussed between Golzar and Dabir.

That means speculation about a new position, collaboration or formal agreement should be treated cautiously.

What is clear is that Golzar visited the federation and national training environment and met with Dabir.

The meeting is nevertheless noteworthy for several reasons.

First, both men have strong public recognition.

Second, both have backgrounds connected to sport, although in very different ways.

Third, Dabir has frequently hosted or interacted with prominent public figures at the Wrestling Federation. Recent reports have described visits by figures from artistic and other public spheres.

Fourth, Golzar’s previous involvement with national sport gives him a connection to the sporting world beyond his work in cinema.

As a result, the meeting is not entirely unexpected, even though it is unusual enough to generate headlines.

September 21, 2026 | 4:17 pm