Iran to host first diplomatic sports Olympiad

Related Articles

Palestinian supporters in Pakistan torch Zionist flag

May 12, 2021

Zarif stresses continuation of uranium enrichment in Iran: Senior MP

April 12, 2021

COVID-19 kills 274 more people in Iran

April 12, 2021

“The festival wants to convey the message of peace and friendship to the world through sports while Iran is under unilateral sanctions of the United States,' said Reza Abdi, director of Association of Public Sport of Iranian foreign ministry.

The Olympiad will be hosted as January 18 will kick off with participation of Iranian diplomats and foreign diplomats in Tehran in chess, table tennis and futsal hosted by the relevant federations, Abdi said, noting that the Association of Public Sport is working to maintain Iran's political dignity.

9455**2050

Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish

www.irna.ir