Alireza Karimi
Editorial Writer
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View Timeline →Strong Reaction from Sports Champions to Statements by Iran's Minister of Sports
Iran's Minister of Sports, Masoud Soltani-Far, faced backlash from athletes after suggesting they should be more patient regarding economic hardships due to sanctions. Prominent athletes,…
Rasoul Khadem to Officials: Do Not Use National Heroes as Shields
Rasoul Khadem, the resigned president of Iran's wrestling federation, criticized Iranian officials for using national athletes as political shields amid ongoing tensions with Israel. He…
First Sanction for Iran Due to Non-Competition Against Israeli Athletes
Alireza Karimi, an Iranian wrestler, has been banned for six months after intentionally losing a match to avoid competing against an Israeli opponent, following Iran's…
Islamist Engineering of Sports
The article discusses the ideological and religious restrictions imposed on sports in Iran, highlighting various incidents that illustrate the struggle between state-imposed Islamism and the…
New Phase of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Activities
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has begun a new phase of his political activities with an election tour starting 425 days before the presidential election. Despite being viewed…
The Most Important Results of Women's and Men's Sports in Iran in 2014
In 2014, Iranian sports saw significant achievements and challenges across various disciplines, including wrestling, volleyball, and taekwondo, with notable successes in international competitions. The year…