Ali Ghoorchian

Ali Ghoorchian
علی قورچیان
Born (1972-06-04) 4 June 1972
Tehran, Iran
Occupations
  • Horseback archer
  • Equestrian martial arts instructor
  • Teacher
Known forHorseback archery

Ali Ghoorchian (Persian: علی قورچیان; born 4 June 1972) is an Iranian horseback archer, equestrian martial arts instructor, and teacher. He is associated with the development and promotion of horseback archery and Persian equestrian martial arts in Iran.[1]

Ghoorchian has represented Iran in international horseback archery competitions and has been described by international media as a prominent practitioner of mounted archery in Iran.[2][3]

Early life and education

Ghoorchian was born in Tehran, Iran, on 4 June 1972.[4]

According to an interview, Ghoorchian studied music before studying sculpture at the University of Tehran's College of Fine Arts. He also said that he taught sculpture at different educational levels.[5]

Horseback archery

Ghoorchian has practiced horsemanship and equestrian sports for several decades. In an interview published in 2016, he said that he had been riding horses for more than 30 years and had previously practiced compound archery before focusing on horseback archery.[6]

He became associated with Persian equestrian martial arts and horseback archery and has been involved in teaching and promoting the discipline in Iran. The World Federation of Equestrian Archery identifies him as the founder and director of the Persian Equestrian Martial Arts Academy and as chairman of the Iranian Horseback Archery Association and the Equestrian Martial Arts Committee of Iran's national equestrian federation.[7]

His activities in horseback archery received international media coverage in 2016. *National Geographic* reported on Ghoorchian's training of Finnish horseback archer Anna Minkkinen in Iran and described him as one of the few practitioners of horseback archery in Iran at the time.[8]

A report by *PetaPixel*, based on photographs by Brice Portolano, also documented Minkkinen's training with Ghoorchian in the Kordan Valley near Tehran. The report described Ghoorchian as a former art teacher and world champion of horseback archery.[9]

International competition

Ghoorchian has competed internationally in horseback archery as a representative of Iran.

The organizers of the 2018 Equestrian Martial Arts Championship listed Ghoorchian as president of the Persian Horseback Archery Association. The same profile described him as a World Horseback Archery Federation champion in 2011 and 2012 and as a bronze medalist at the 2016 World Championships.[10]

The World Horseback Archery Federation has also listed Ghoorchian as its Head of Academy and Training for Iran.[11]

Teaching and promotion

Ghoorchian has worked as an instructor in horseback archery and equestrian martial arts. His teaching activities have included training camps, clinics, and lectures for practitioners of horseback archery.[12]

In 2016, a Finnish horseback archery publication reported that Ghoorchian was visiting Finland to conduct clinics and lectures for local practitioners. The same interview described him as a horseback archer, horse trainer, archer, falconer, and teacher.[13]

Ghoorchian has also been involved in the organization and promotion of horseback archery in Iran. His role in the Persian Horseback Archery Association and the Iranian equestrian martial arts community has been documented by international equestrian organizations.[14][15]

Music and sculpture

Ghoorchian has also described a background and interest in music and sculpture. In a Persian-language interview, he said that he studied music before studying sculpture at the University of Tehran's College of Fine Arts and later taught sculpture.[16]

In a 2016 interview, he also described himself as a musician and sculptor in addition to his work with horses and archery.[17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ali Ghoorchian – Iran". World Federation of Equestrian Archery. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Ali Ghoorchian". Al Faris. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Ancient Sport of Horseback Archery Sparks Unexpected Bond". National Geographic. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ali Ghoorchian – Iran". World Federation of Equestrian Archery. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "گفتگوی ساناز سید اصفهانی با علی قورچیان". جزیره در کهکشان. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Interview with Ali Ghoorchian". Ratsujousiampuja. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "Ali Ghoorchian – Iran". World Federation of Equestrian Archery. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Ancient Sport of Horseback Archery Sparks Unexpected Bond". National Geographic. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  9. ↑ "Photos Capture a Young Girl's Journey to Iran to Learn Horseback Archery". PetaPixel. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Ali Ghoorchian". Al Faris. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "WHAF Member". World Horseback Archery Federation. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "Interview with Ali Ghoorchian". Ratsujousiampuja. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "Interview with Ali Ghoorchian". Ratsujousiampuja. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "Ali Ghoorchian – Iran". World Federation of Equestrian Archery. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  15. ↑ "Ali Ghoorchian". Al Faris. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "گفتگوی ساناز سید اصفهانی با علی قورچیان". جزیره در کهکشان. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  17. ↑ "Interview with Ali Ghoorchian". Ratsujousiampuja. 5 July 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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