Kick Iran out of Olympics, World Cup for execution of over 30 athletes, activists demand

Critics urge sports organizations to ban Iran after regime allegedly executed thousands of anti-government protesters, ...

IOC elects first female member from Iran to join exclusive global Olympic body

MILAN (AP) — The IOC elected its first female member from Iran on Wednesday, who became its current youngest representative and opened the Olympic body to scrutiny over the country's record on women ...

Before Vonn's crash, Iranian coach called the American her ‘superhero' — and hoped to get her pin

Before Lindsey Vonn's startling crash on Sunday, Iran's Alpine women's skiing coach shared words of admiration for the ...
Al-Monitor

Olympics-IOC voices concern for Iranian athletes amid unrest

Jan 29 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee on Thursday expressed concern for the welfare of Iranian athletes amid the country's escalating unrest, saying it remains in contact with Iran's ...
NBC Los Angeles

How many nations will be at the Winter Olympics? Here's a list of every country

There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation.
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Before Lindsey Vonn’s crash, Iranian coach called the American her ‘superhero’ — and hoped to get her pin

Mitra Kalhor said she would love to get a pin from her “superhero,” who may also be on the hunt for Kalhor’s elusive pin.