Amir Taheri (Powerlifting)

Amir Taheri (, born 15 December 1983 in Kermanshah, Iran) is an Iranian professional bodybuilding and powerlifting athlete. He began his sports career in wrestling as a teenager, then transitioned to bodybuilding. He trained under coaches Farshad Davari, Ahmad Yazdani, and Hassan Forouzandeh. After military service, he became interested in coaching and received his first bodybuilding coaching certificate in 2007.

He obtained the Level 1 coaching certificate in 2014, the highest coaching qualification in Iran, and later received international coaching certifications.

Taheri focused on powerlifting and participated in provincial, national, and international competitions. He also served in administrative roles such as:
 Secretary of Damavand Sports Board
 Secretary of Tehran Sports Board (Education Department)
 National coach for Bank Keshavarzi

 Awards and Achievements 

 Professional Roles 
 National Powerlifting Judge
 Level 1 Bodybuilding Coach
 International Certified Bodybuilding Coach

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 A Rising Star in Bodybuilding. Tarood. Retrieved 16 December 2025. 
 National Iranian Powerlifting Achievements. Pars Today. Retrieved 16 December 2025. 
 Ayyin Esteghbal from Kermanshah. Sobhdamavand. Retrieved 16 December 2025.