Imam Khomeini described sportsmen and athletes as source of hope for nation

Imam Khomeini himself during youth-hood was familiar with different types of traditional sports such as climbing, swimming, archery, wrestling, playing chaugan and horse riding.

Meeting of a group of old athletes of country with Sayed Hasan Khomeini

President Rouhani says Iran forced US to back down

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hailed the steadfastness of the Iranian nation in its tough battle against the United States over the past year, saying standing against Washington’s pressure caused it to back down from its previous position of seeking to topple the Iranian government.

Ayatollah Khamenei pays tribute to Iran’s Paralympic athletes

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has paid tribute to Iran’s Paralympic athletes, who set the country a new record with their performance in this year’s Asian Para Games.

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Leader says Ahvaz terror attack perpetrators to face severe punishment

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will severely punish those “cowardly” elements who were behind a recent terrorist attack in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz. Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting in Tehran on Monday with a group of athletes and medal winners of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Imam Khomeini described sportsmen as national assets

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic speeches and messages described sportsmen as a great national asset.

Imam Khomeini favored promoting sports, healthy entertainment

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic used to put emphasizes on promoting exercise, sports and healthy types of entertainment across schools, universities and all other institutions. Imam also encouraged sportsmen to participate and win titles on international level and world cups in various fields .