Are Iran’s athletes political pawns?

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Iranian athletes face scrutiny over potential political exploitation by the government.
The article questions whether sports are used as tools for political messaging or diplomacy.
Athletes may experience pressure to align with state ideologies or represent political stances.
The situation reflects broader tensions between sports, national identity, and politics in Iran.

Samantha Johnson looks at how Iran’s women footballers became caught in the middle of geopolitics.

Sports Politics, National Identity

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