Sunday, September 8, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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...