Olympics- Iran’s Fatemeh Topraghghale Goes Through to Women’s Rowing Semi-finals
REUTERS/KAYHAN LIFE: The grey drizzle of Saturday's competition was replaced by bright sunshine and climbing temperatures as the repechage racing began at the Vaire-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
Joanie Delgaco of the Phillipines set the pace for...
Saman Soltani, Iranian Kayaker on Olympics Refugee Team, Leaves Games Full of Hope
By Kayhan Life
Saman Soltani, a refugee kayaker originally from Iran, was one of the athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as part of the Olympic Refugee Team – which participated for the...
Iranian Refugees to Compete at the Olympics
By Karolos Grohmann
PARIS, July 23 (Reuters) - Members of the refugee Olympic team will have their voices heard around the world during the Paris Games, increasing awareness for millions of displaced people, but they are equally...
Olympics- Iranian Exile Alizadeh Edged by Old Friend Kiyanichandeh
By Mathieu Rosemain
PARIS, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Former refugee Kimia Alizadeh bowed out to her old friend from back home in Iran, Nahid Kiyanichandeh, in a taekwondo featherweight contest at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, four years...
Olympics-Israel Warns France of Iran-Backed Plot
By John Irish
PARIS, July 25 (Reuters) - Israel's foreign minister warned his French counterpart on Thursday of a potential Iranian-backed plot to target Israeli athletes and tourists during the Paris Olympic Games.
Israel's military campaign in the Palestinian-run...
Olympics- Iran-Born Yousofi Sends Message for Afghan Women With Paris Performance
By Amy Tennery
PARIS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Kimia Yousofi finished last in her 100 metres preliminary heat on Friday but sent a message just by stepping on to the track, advocating for women in Afghanistan after...
Olympics-France Investigates Death Threats Sent to Israeli Athletes
PARIS, July 28 (Reuters) - French police have opened an investigation into death threats received by three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games, the Paris' prosecutors office said on Sunday.
Anti-cybercrime officers are also investigating the...
