The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued an official statement expressing deep concern over the safety of Iranian athletes amid widespread anti-government protests in the country. This is reported by UNN.
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The reason for the reaction was reports of the death of 19-year-old wrestler Shahab Fallahpour, who, according to human rights activists, was shot by security forces during demonstrations in the city of Andimeshk. The IOC emphasized that it is in constant contact with the Iranian Olympic community and is monitoring the fate of every athlete who may have suffered as a result of the repression.
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Committee representatives emphasized that the modern world is becoming increasingly divided, which is why athletes are increasingly finding themselves at the epicenter of internal conflicts and tragedies. Despite limited direct influence on the internal policies of individual states, the IOC promised to use methods of "quiet sports diplomacy" to protect the rights of Iranian athletes. The statement was supported by associations of summer and winter Olympic sports, which demonstrates the unified position of the world community regarding the unacceptability of persecuting athletes for their civic position.