WANA (August 12) – With the conclusion of Iran’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, expressed his gratitude to the athletes, federation heads, and coaches in a message written in response to a report by the President of the National Olympic Committee.

 

The text of the Supreme Leader’s message is as follows:

 

In the Name of God

 

I sincerely thank the dear, spirited, and determined athletes, as well as the federation heads, coaches, and the National Olympic Committee, who brought joy and pride to our country in the recent competitions. May you continue to be successful, God willing.

 

Seyed Ali Khamenei
August 12, 2024

 

The Iranian team at the Paris 2024 Olympics won a total of 12 medals (3 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze) in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, and taekwondo, ranking 21st among over 200 participating countries.

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