At a ceremony honoring Iran’s national sports heroes, the representative of the Afghan Sports Organization for Afghan refugee athletes in the country was honored, and his activities in strengthening sports ties and bilateral cooperation were appreciated.
Publish dateFriday 31 October 2025 - 14:47
Story Code : 334138
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The National Olympic Committee of Iran announced that at a ceremony honoring the country’s national sports heroes, Musa Khodadadi, the representative of the Afghan Sports Organization for Afghan refugee athletes in Iran, was honored for his efforts in supporting athletes.
Khodadadi, in a speech appreciating the move, said that this recognition strengthens sports relations between the two countries and that sports can serve as a bridge to establish positive connections and constructive interaction between nations.
The ceremony was held at the Iranian Paralympic Committee and was attended by high-ranking sports officials of the country.
According to published reports, joint training programs and friendly competitions for Afghan refugee athletes are scheduled to be held in Iran in the near future to provide a platform for improving their skills and increasing their international experience.
The sports committees of the two countries are also exploring ways to expand cooperation in various fields.
According to sports experts, such measures will not only motivate refugee athletes, but can also increase the level of cultural and sports interaction and cooperation between the two neighboring countries. Observers say this is an example of using sports as a tool for soft diplomacy and strengthening friendship between nations.
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