Athlete Career Transition Workshop at National Olympic Academy

Athlete Career Transition Workshop at National Olympic Academy
The Athlete Career Transition Workshop began this morning at Iran’s National Olympic Academy and will run for two days. The opening ceremony was attended by Mehrdad Alighardashi, Executive Board Member of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) and President of the Table Tennis Federation, Dr. Amir Balzadeh, Director of the NOC’s Olympic Solidarity, along with instructors and 22 national coaches and athletes.

Iran NOC; Tehran: Alighardashi emphasized that the post-competitive phase is one of the most important transitions in an athlete’s life and expressed hope that Iran would make better use of its sporting talents in national and international sports governance. Dr. Balzadeh explained that the NOC applied to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) four months ago to obtain authorization for the workshop, which is now being held with IOC-approved experts. He added that the goal of the program is to help athletes successfully transition from their professional sporting careers to new professional and social paths—using their experiences and abilities while avoiding potential identity or financial difficulties. The two-day course includes sessions on the Olympic Movement, self-awareness, resume writing, media literacy, and personal branding. It also focuses on:

* Preparing athletes for post-career psychological, social, and financial changes.

* Developing practical skills for non-sport careers, such as communication, leadership, and teamwork.

* Identifying alternative career opportunities in coaching, management, business, media, or education.

* Providing psychological and social support for smoother adaptation beyond athletic life.

Oct 7, 2025 09:33
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