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Nahid Kiani Honored on Olympic Wall of Fame

by خانم هاشمی

Nahid Kiani, the most decorated Iranian female Olympian, recently journeyed to Lausanne, Switzerland, to etch Iran’s name onto the Olympic Wall of Fame — a symbolic honor that adds yet another crowning achievement to her storied career.

A Historic Moment in Lausanne

During her recent visit to the International Olympic Committee headquarters in Lausanne, Nahid Kiani inscribed her signature on the acclaimed Olympic Wall of Fame, officially weaving Iran’s name into the legacy of global sport. This tribute is reserved for athletes who have not only competed at the Olympics but have continued their athletic journey with distinction and pride.

Following a meeting with Christie Coventry, Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, Kiani left her mark on that storied wall — placing her among the elite circle of Olympians honored worldwide.

A New Spark for the Journey Ahead

In a brief interview, the trailblazing Iranian athlete shared that witnessing the Olympic House and signing her name on the wall renewed her motivation. She expressed a firm resolve to inspire the next generation of Iranian women in sport. With her focus now fixed on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Kiani pledged to pursue gold with unwavering dedication.

She also reflected on the moment she first stood on an Olympic podium — calling it her most beautiful memory. In that instant, every hardship and sacrifice seemed justified, reinforcing her belief that every step was worth taking.

Trailblazer of Iranian Women’s Sport

Born in Isfahan, Nahid Kiani (full name Nahid Kiani Chandeh) became Iran’s first female athlete to win an Olympic silver medal, doing so in the women’s 57 kg taekwondo event at Paris 2024.
Her path to the podium included victories over athletes from Tunisia and Lebanon, before falling to Kim Yu-jin of South Korea in the final.
Her achievement is widely seen as the highest Olympic honor attained by an Iranian woman in history.

Nahid Kiani’s signature on the Olympic wall becomes more than a personal milestone — it’s a powerful symbol of pride, possibility, and perseverance for women in sports across Iran.

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From: IPNA

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SportWomen Pioneers

Golden Hat-Trick: Iran’s Junior Wushu Team Makes History

by خانم هاشمی

On Day Four of the Asian Junior Wushu Championships in China, Iran’s national junior wushu team made history by capturing three prestigious gold medals. Stellar performances from Yekta Adibi, Rezvan Muchani, and Saba Ramian brought pride and acclaim.

A Historic Shine: Iran’s Young Warriors Dominate Asia

In a dazzling display on the fourth and final day of the Asian Junior Wushu Championships in Jiangyin, China, Iran’s junior athletes secured three gold medals, creating one of the most memorable days in the country’s wushu history.

Yekta Adibi (‑52 kg, Sanda) and Rezvan Muchani (‑60 kg, Sanda) delivered powerful, commanding wins over strong opponents to clinch their golds. Meanwhile, Saba Ramian earned gold in Taolu (Nandao form) with a standout score of 9.226.

Champions Who Changed the Narrative

Adibi and Muchani dominated their final bouts with clear margins, overcoming tough adversaries to take the top spots. Ramian’s flawless execution of delicate and balanced techniques earned her unanimous praise from the judges.

A Golden Day: Unprecedented Glory for Iran

These golds came despite significant training limitations and minimal resources for Iran’s youth team. Yet their fighting spirit and exceptional talent lifted the Iranian flag high among Asia’s elite competitors.

Golden Hat-Trick: Iran’s Youth
The Asian Junior Wushu Championships concluded with Saba Ramian winning gold in Taolu and the girls’ Duilian team securing fourth place.

Athlete Highlights: Day Four Heroes

  • Yekta Adibi (‑52 kg, Sanda): Rapid and technically sharp
  • Rezvan Muchani (‑60 kg, Sanda): Powerful strikes, strategic mastery
  • Saba Ramian (Taolu, Nandao): Elegant, precise, balanced—captivated judges with a 9.226 score

Eye‑Catching Stats

  • Iran achieved five straight wins in a single day
  • Fly‑high taolu average score above 9.1
  • Sanda bouts won by a consistent 3–1 margin
  • Iran climbed three places in the overall medal table
  • This marks Iran’s best-ever performance in youth wushu—outpacing regional powers like China and Vietnam

A Bright Path Forward: From Juniors to the Olympics

This generation’s success signals a promising future for Iran’s senior national team. Yet transforming today’s achievements into world and Olympic medals demands continued support. Will Iran’s sports authorities step up to nurture these rising stars?

On a day when Iran rewrote its wushu legacy, one thing was clear: the next generation is ready to conquer even greater heights.

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From: asianewsiran

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Central AmericaSport

Transgender Women Excluded From Women’s Sports in the U.S.

by خانم هاشمی

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has issued new rules prohibiting transgender women from competing in women’s events—a move aligning with a federal executive order issued by Donald Trump in February 2025. This policy shift has generated sharp debate over fairness, inclusion, and political influence in sports.

New USOPC Rules

In its updated Athlete Safety Policy, the USOPC now mandates that all national sports federations enforce standards consistent with Executive Order 14201, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports”, signed by Donald Trump in February 2025. While the policy does not explicitly mention “transgender women,” it makes clear that athletes must be female by birth assignment to compete in women’s divisions in order to maintain a “fair and safe competition environment”.

Alignment with Trump’s Executive Order

Executive Order 14201 assertively bars transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports and threatens the withdrawal of federal funding from institutions that defy the directive under its interpretation of Title IX. The USOPC justifies its policy change by citing its status as a federally chartered entity with an obligation to comply with federal expectations.

National and Institutional Impact

Starting August 1, 2025, U.S. sports governing bodies—including USA Swimming, USA Fencing, and USA Track & Field—are required to enforce similar bans for competition at youth through Olympic levels. The change follows broader institutional shifts, including a revised NCAA policy which limits women’s college sports to individuals assigned female at birth.

LGBTQ+ rights organizations and legal advocates have condemned the policy. The National Women’s Law Center warned the vagueness of the rule may lead to invasive sex-testing and trauma for athletes, arguing that the USOPC is surrendering expert decision-making to political pressure. Athlete Ally likewise decried the change as erasing transgender individuals from sports and society, asserting it lacks a basis in peer-reviewed research and undermines inclusive athletic pathways.

The U.S. move notably diverges from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and other global sports authorities that permit transgender women to compete under guidelines based on medical and hormone criteria. IOC President Kirsty Coventry has reportedly formed a working group to address these issues, with international support cited for protecting women’s categories—though her own stance also favors exclusion of trans women from women’s events.

Meanwhile, at least one federal lawsuit has been filed challenging Executive Orders 14168 and 14201 under claims they violate constitutional rights and Title IX protections as interpreted under Bostock v. Clayton County.

What It Means for 2028 and Beyond

It remains uncertain how enforcement will unfold leading up to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Trump’s executive order includes provisions threatening visa denials to transgender athletes and diplomatic pressure on the IOC to amend its policies. The shift raises questions about the future direction of inclusion, athlete rights, and the integrity of gender‑based competition in American sport.

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Europe

Coverage, the choice of German gymnasts at the Olympics

by faeze mohammadi

Female athletes are fighting back against restrictive dress codes.

For years, European and American women who professionally engage in various sports have expressed disgust and discomfort with illogical rules regarding the approved attire for each sport’s dress code. This discomfort is widespread and not limited to just gymnastics but also includes sports like football, volleyball, track and field, swimming, tennis, golf, and more.

By examining the changes made to female athletes’ clothing at the Olympic and global levels, one can metaphorically see the formal attire of sports fading away. This can be clearly observed by reviewing photos of female athletes from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics to the present day. In some sports, women only participate in bikinis, which they themselves say leads to physical and mental harassment both on and off the competition field.

 One of the services provided by Islamic republic of Iran to women worldwide has been its extensive efforts to legally and professionally obtain Islamic formal attire that includes necessary coverings in many sports.

The leader of the revolution,Ayatollah Khamenei, who is a serious supporter of women athletes, says so: “women athletes have proven that hijab does not hinder brilliance. Just as we have proven this in politics, science, management fields; you have proven it in sports that hijab does not hinder brilliance. Contrary to the propaganda of the enemies. I have heard that in recent years, women athletes from more than ten other Muslim countries have appeared with hijab on international sports fields; this was not common practice; you did this; Iranian champion ladies and athletes did this and paved the way.”

Today we see that non-Muslim women from other countries such as Germany have also adopted the hijab for professional sports arenas.

Author: Soghra Ashouri

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Asia

Japan Takes a Stand: New Uniform Tech Protects Athlete Privacy

by faeze mohammadi

Japan’s Olympic athletes are set to compete in a new era of privacy after the introduction of high-tech uniforms designed to thwart intrusive photography

Japan’s commitment to athlete privacy has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of new fabric technology in this year’s Olympic uniforms. The material is designed to absorb infrared light, effectively rendering it invisible to night vision cameras.

This groundbreaking move comes in response to a disturbing trend of privacy violations during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Numerous female athletes fell victim to the unauthorized distribution of compromising photos. The issue of inappropriate photography and its exploitation has been a persistent problem in Japan, but this technological advancement offers a promising solution.

By prioritizing the protection of its athletes, particularly women, Japan is setting a powerful example for the global sports community. It’s a step in the right direction towards creating a safer and more respectful environment for all athletes.

From: Unseen Japan

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Australia and Oceania

Aussie Boxer Slams France’s Hijab Ban

by faeze mohammadi

Australian Muslim boxer Tina Rahimi has once again torched France for its refusal to allow the nation’s athletes to wear the hijab during the Paris Olympics.

Tina Rahimi weighed into France’s rules on secularism and athletes wearing the hijab on Saturday, saying she was saddened by the fact she could freely represent her faith while French athletes were not given the same opportunity.

Muslim French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla, part of France’s 400 metres relay team, wrote on her Instagram account on Monday that her hijab – a head covering worn by many Muslim women – would prevent her from appearing in Friday’s Opening Ceremony. The French Olympic Committee said Sylla had accepted the option of wearing a cap instead of a hijab at the ceremony. France, home to Europe’s largest Muslim minority, enforces laws to protect the principle of secularism under which state employees and school pupils are banned from wearing religious symbols and clothing in public institutions. This also applies to athletes competing for France in the Games, Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera has said.

Rights groups say these rules effectively discriminate against Muslims. Foreign athletes are not affected by the secularism rules. “It’s sad, with the French rules and that whole situation,” Rahimi told Reuters. “I mean, as proud as I am to be here, I think in my heart I feel sad that I’m able to be here with my hijab and the other French athletes and people aren’t.” “I still feel for the French athletes and I just hope that it can be overturned for them and they can participate and every woman can feel free in how they want to dress”.

Featherweight Rahimi, who was handed a first-round bye and is due to fight on Aug. 2, is the first Muslim woman to box for Australia at the Olympics. “It means a lot to me to be here as a representation of my faith, and to display to other women out there, in particular hijabi women, that they can participate in sport and feel welcome,” the 28-year-old Rahimi added. “I think that’s really, really important. That’s what everyone wants to feel, they want to go somewhere and feel like they’re included and they’re not being discriminated against.”

From: dailymail

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Politics

Iranian Athlete Makes Bold Stand at Paris Olympics

by faeze mohammadi

Iranian rower Zeinab Nowrozi ignited a wave of solidarity at the 2024 Paris Olympics by competing under a flag symbolizing unity between Iran and Palestine.

Iranian rowing athlete Zeinab Nowrozi appeared the rowing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics with the flag of solidarity between Iran and Palestine in support of the oppressed people of Palestine.This significant event took place during the rowing competitions at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Following the start of the Gaza war in October last year and the continuous aggression of the Zionist regime against this strip and the relentless killing of Palestinians, a wave of international community support for the people of Gaza has emerged in the form of protest demonstrations around the world and continues to this day.

From: irna

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SportWomen Pioneers

Iranian Female Rower Advances to Quarterfinals

by faeze mohammadi

Iran’s national rower has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Olympics.

 Fatemeh Mojallal, Iran’s rowing national team member, who had secured a second chance by placing fourth in the heavyweight single sculls yesterday, took to the water again today at the Paris Olympics to try her luck at advancing to the quarterfinals. She competed against rivals from Algeria, Singapore, and Turkey, winning first place with a time of 7:56.48 minutes and securing a spot in the quarterfinals.

From: Varzesh3

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Europe

Olympics camera operators urged to avoid ‘sexism’ in filming female athletes

by faeze mohammadi

Head of Olympic Broadcasting Services says women are still shot in a different way to men due to ‘unconscious bias’.

The official Olympics broadcaster has urged camera operators to film male and female athletes in the same way to avoid “stereotypes and sexism” creeping into the coverage.

The Paris Olympics are the first in the 128-year history of the modern Games to reach gender parity among athletes, with women’s sport also given more prime-time broadcast spots to help raise its profile.

With the Games now in full swing, the head of Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) said his organisation had updated its guidelines for camera operators, most of whom are men. OBS is responsible for the TV coverage of the Olympics, with its images shared with rights holders around the world.

“Unfortunately, in some events they [women] are still being filmed in a way that you can identify that stereotypes and sexism remains, even from the way in which some camera operators are framing differently men and women athletes,” the OBS chief executive, Yiannis Exarchos, told reporters in Paris.

“Women athletes are not there because they are more attractive or sexy or whatever. They are there because they are elite athletes.”

He said the problem was mainly down to “unconscious bias”, with camera operators and TV editors tending to show more closeup shots of women than men.

A number of scheduling changes have been made by Olympics organisers in Paris to boost women’s sport. The women’s marathon is to be the final event of the Games instead of the men’s race.

“The schedules of sporting events have traditionally been biased towards highlighting men’s events,” Exarchos said. “Traditionally, in team sports, you have first women’s finals, and then the men’s final … In strength and combat sports, traditionally you have women’s competitions in the morning and men’s competitions in the afternoon.”

Marie Sallois, the director in charge of gender equality at the International Olympic Committee, said the Paris Games were “de facto the world’s largest platform to promote gender equality in and through sport”.

She pointed to “symbolic moments” in the opening ceremony on Friday, with almost all delegations having a male and a female flag carrier, while the artistic show paid tribute to influential women in French history.

When the ancient Greek Olympics concept was revived by the French aristocrat Pierre de Coubertin in the late 19th century, he saw it as a celebration of gentlemanly athleticism “with female applause as its reward”.

In 1924, the last time the Olympics were held in Paris, just 4% of competitors were women and they were restricted to sports considered “suitable” for them, such as swimming, tennis and croquet.

From: Guardian

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Asia

Iranian Woman Makes History as First Female Olympic Photographer

by faeze mohammadi

For the first time in history, an Iranian woman has captured the Olympic spirit through her lens. Sara Abdollahi, a photographer for Borna News Agency, is making waves in Paris as she covers the 2024 Games.

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been marked by both excitement and controversy, including a power outage during the opening ceremony. Amidst this backdrop, Iran has achieved a significant milestone in its media coverage of the Games.

Sara Abdollahi, a skilled photographer from Borna News Agency, has become the first Iranian woman to cover the Olympics. Her presence in Paris represents a historic moment for Iranian sports journalism.

Abdollahi, with a strong background in photography and experience covering sports events in Iran, secured this opportunity through dedication and perseverance. Supported by Keyumars Hashemi and Mahmoud Khosravi, she has joined a group of Iranian journalists covering the Olympics.

While Iranian female photographers have previously participated in international sporting events, such as World Cups, Abdollahi’s achievement of being the first at the Olympics is a notable accomplishment.

From: Borna

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