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Open letter from Iranian athletes to Kirsty Coventry

Open letter from Iranian athletes to Kirsty Coventry

by Farzad Youshanlou | Jan 29, 2026 | Olympic sports

A group of prominent Iranian athletes and coaches have issued an open letter to International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry, urging the IOC to take a clear stance in support of Iranian athletes facing systematic discrimination and repression. The letter,...
Swiss muaythai steps onto the world stage

Swiss muaythai steps onto the world stage

by Farzad Youshanlou | Jan 25, 2026 | Combat sports

Just weeks after Daniel Rodriguez stunned the global fight community by defeating Thai superstar Petchmorakot and defending his Rajadamnern Stadium super-welterweight title, the spotlight now moves to Geneva. On GVA Fight Night 5, the city will host a WMC World...
From stadiums to streets: Iranian athletes killed in IRGC massacre

From stadiums to streets: Iranian athletes killed in IRGC massacre

by Farzad Youshanlou | Jan 20, 2026 | +More

The Sunday Times of London has reported that at least 16,500 people have been killed in a recent wave of violence across Iran, with more than 330,000 wounded, following a nationwide massacre by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces. Earlier estimates varied. CBS...
Controversy over anti-Israel athletes rocks World Karate Federation

Controversy over anti-Israel athletes rocks World Karate Federation

by Farzad Youshanlou | Jan 19, 2026 | Combat sports

9–11 January 2026, at last week’s Karate1 Series A event in Tbilisi, Iranian athlete Alireza Lofitteh Pourzahriyeh refused to face Israeli competitor Ronen Gehtberg  in the men’s under-67kg category. Gehtberg advanced directly to the second round and later competed...
Teddy Riner and the art of staying at the top

Teddy Riner and the art of staying at the top

by Farzad Youshanlou | Jan 17, 2026 | Athletes'stardom

In elite sport, greatness is often measured by arrival. Reaching the summit is the story we like to tell. What happens after is usually shorter, quieter and far less forgiving. Teddy Riner’s career challenges that narrative. His legacy is not defined solely by how...
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