MORE SPORT HALLS FOR MINORITIES

Press TV
Sept 7 2007
Iran

An Iranian official says that the ‘Physical Education Organization’
will actively continue construction of sports facilities for the
minorities.

Iran’s Presidential advisor for sport, Mohammad Aliabadi, said
"we have already assisted the minorities develop sports facilities,
and will do so again in the future."

"Recently, we have provided the ground for construction of a sports
complex for the Iranian Jews and the Physical Education Organization
will extend necessary assistance to complete the complex," the
official said.

Aliabadi recalled his presence at the ‘Armenian World Competitions’
in Armenia and the fact that the contenders were delighted to see
him join the team members. "The Armenian sportsmen were spirited when
they found that the Iranian officials are next to them," he stated.

The presidential advisor referred to the Iranian minors who are playing
in various Iranian national teams such as football and basketball
and said that Iran is a country where minorities leave in peace and
harmony with the rest of the society.