In a letter addressed to Mr. Mhamoud Khosravi Vafa, Ms. Kirsty Coventry, the President of International Olympic Committee expressed condolences, solidarity and support for the Iranian nation.
Iran NOC; Tehran: In the recent correspondence received by
the Iranian NOC; her letter reads:
“Dear President
Thank you for your
self-explanatory letter dated 23 June 2025 informing us of the tragic
consequences of the recent military conflict on the Iranian Olympic community.
First of all, please allow me
to express my sincerest condolences and thoughts for the innocent victims of
this conflict and their families. As you know, the IOC stands for peace,
harmony and solidarity, and please be rest assured that, in the current
international context more than ever, the IOC will continue to do its utmost at
all levels to promote and safeguard the Fundamental Principles of Olympism and
the Olympic values, and particularly the unifying power of sport. Under these
tragic circumstances, let me reiterate the IOC’s full support and solidarity to
your NOC and to the Iranian Olympic community as a whole. Thank you for your valuable collaboration and
continuous efforts to promote the Olympic values, and we remain fully at your
disposal for any specific assistance you might need.
Yours sincerely”