ELHAM HEIDARI
Founder -
Content Creator
As the founder and content creator of Wrestling Podium Radio, I have dedicated myself to highlighting wrestling’s untold stories. From starting as a volunteer at CJSR-FM in 2015 to launching the Voice of Podium Podcast in 2017, my journey reflects our organization's mission to enrich wrestling culture through innovative platforms. By amplifying diverse perspectives and fostering dialogue, Wrestling Podium Radio stands as a testament to our commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and the celebration of wrestling worldwide.
Wrestling Referee and Gender Equity
Breaking barriers has been at the core of my journey in wrestling. As the first Iranian woman to become a National Wrestling Referee in Canada, I have paved the way for greater representation and inclusivity within the sport. Since 2013, I have actively contributed to Alberta Amateur Wrestling Association and, since 2016, to the Canadian Association of Wrestling Officials, striving to uphold fairness and integrity in the sport.
At Wrestling Podium Radio, this spirit of trailblazing aligns perfectly with our mission to amplify diverse voices and perspectives in wrestling. My journey reflects our commitment to empowering women and promoting gender equity within every facet of the wrestling world—from officiating to journalism. Together, we aim to create a future where inclusivity and opportunity are the foundation of the sport we love.
Journalism and Gender Equity
Through my participation as a journalist in one Olympic Games, seven World Wrestling Championships, and three World Cups, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diverse representation in sports media. At Wrestling Podium Radio, we strive to break barriers and empower women in wrestling journalism, ensuring equal opportunities for men and women to cover and analyze the sport.
We are a non-profit organization run by female journalists and writers specialized in wrestling
WRESTLING PODIUM RADIO is an Alberta non-profit company limited by guarantee, formed under Alberta corporate registry.
contact@wrestlingpodiumradio.com