Iran Women’s Kabaddi Team Trains in Sonipat for Asian Games
· Sports · Sportstar, Times of India
The Iranian women’s kabaddi team is currently training at the SAI centre in Sonipat to prepare for the upcoming Asian Games. The squad lost three months of crucial practice time as players and their families sought safety during the ongoing war in Iran. Despite the uncertainty and distance from home, the team has continued its preparations under coach Gholamreza Mazandarani. The players relocated to northern regions of Iran for safety before traveling to India to resume their training camp. The team remains focused on their medal prospects despite the personal challenges caused by the conflict.
Why it matters
The team's ability to compete at the Asian Games highlights the resilience of athletes training under extreme geopolitical instability. Their presence in India underscores the importance of international sports cooperation in providing a platform for athletes displaced by conflict.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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