Iran

10Mar

Taekwondo Events on Kish Island Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns

Iranian Taekwondo Federation announced that three international events that were due to be held on Kish Island in April has been canceled due to concerns over the new coronavirus outbreak. The decision has been made upon the request of the Asian Taekwondo Union to protect the...
27Jan

Another High Profile Athletic Defection From Iran

What started as a trickle one year ago is turning into a serious issue for the Iran's sports and its hopes for the next Olympic games. Several internationally competitive athletes have defected since last September and will play for other countries, including Canada, Germany and even...
24Jan

Iran’s female Olympic medalist seeks new life in Germany

LÜNEN, Germany (AP) — Iran's only female Olympic medalist said Friday she wants to compete for Germany after defecting from her native country, calling herself "one of the millions of oppressed women in Iran." Kimia Alizadeh is trying to rebuild her life and career after she...
23Jan

Iran’s Only Female Olympic Medalist Defects

Iran's only female Olympic medalist has defected from the Islamic Republic calling herself "one of the millions of oppressed women in Iran." Taekwondo athlete Kimia Alizadeh posted a letter on Instagram as Iran's semiofficial ISNA news agency said she had fled to the Netherlands. She criticized...