The National Charter of Sports and Environment was officially unveiled during the fourth specialized meeting of the National Olympic Committee’s Sports and Environment Commission, which also introduced global environmental protection guidelines for selected sports.
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NOC; Tehran: Held at the NOC headquarters, the event brought together prominent
figures including NOC Vice President Dr. Mahin Farhadizad, Deputy Head of the
Department of Environment Dr. Hadi Kiadaliri, and Commission Chair Dr. Mehrafza
Manouchehri, alongside various federation presidents and sports academics.
During the opening remarks, Dr. Farhadizad praised the Commission’s efforts and
highlighted environmental preservation as a core pillar of the International
Olympic Committee. Dr. Manouchehri subsequently emphasized the pivotal role of
athletes and sports families in promoting ecological awareness across society.
The
gathering featured two specialized panels addressing global environmental
regulations in sports—covering life-saving, diving, equestrian, wushu, and “sport
for all”—as well as presentations on artificial intelligence for sustainable
development, indoor sports bio-aerosols, and sustainable sports tourism. The
ceremony concluded with the official unveiling of the National Charter of
Sports and Environment by Dr. Kiadaliri, who noted that no sector matches the
influential capacity of sports in addressing environmental concerns, followed
by the appreciation of the keynote speakers.