A farewell ceremony for the “Minab Angels” delegation, set to compete in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026, was held at the National Olympic Academy in memory of the martyrs of Shajare Tayyeba School in Minab.
Iran
NOC; Tehran: The event was attended by the Minister of Sports, National Olympic
Committee (NOC) officials, federation presidents, and athletes. The proceedings
commenced with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony by the families of the Minab
martyrs, followed by the signing of a memorial book and the creation of a
commemorative mural. After congregational prayers, the program included a
documentary titled “Nagoya Flag Bearers,” featuring Wushu athlete Zahra Kiani
and Kabaddi athlete Fazel Atrachali, alongside speeches and traditional sports
performances. The ceremony concluded with the official oath-taking by Taekwondo
athlete Aryan Salimi and Weightlifting athlete Mahsa Beheshti, followed by the
national anthem, “Ey Iran.” The 20th Asian Games will be held in Aichi and
Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The Iranian delegation is
set to participate in the event with 312 athletes.