Hemti: For the first time, the cultural and sports event “Joan Pahlavan” will be held in 25 disciplines

According to Fars news agency, the meeting of the media regarding the holding of the Javan Pahlavan sports event was held today in Baghershahr Municipal Hall.

Morteza Hemmati, mayor of Baqershahr, said at the press conference of the “Joan Pahlavan” cultural and sports event: “For the past seven months, efforts have been made to provide the conditions to achieve the goals with a proper railway.” The municipal budget was 300 billion at the time of my presence, which was not enough, and the goal was to reach 600 billion tomans without any pressure, and today this amount has been achieved. Unnecessary projects were canceled and needed projects were approved. There are currently more than 220 billion projects. In addition to this, there were a number of outstanding demands from the people, and the necessary measures are being taken.

He added: In addition to this realization of income and construction boom, one of our duties is to create social expansion among the people. The first emphasis of the Supreme Leader is to create hope for the people. The municipality considers it its duty to create this hope. The second issue is related to the days of Fajr, when many programs are performed every year.

The mayor of Baqershahr stated: Following the recent meeting of the supreme leader of the revolution with the athletes and his emphasis, we decided to hold a cultural and sports event for the first time under the name of “Joan Pahlavan”. Most of the activities are among the youth, and of course, there must be a spirit of bravery.

Hemti said: Various competitions and ceremonies are held in different parts of the country during the decade of Fajr, but in this festival and event, more than 5,000 athletes will participate in 24, 25 sports. This event will start from 5th of Bahman and three halls will host the focused event and the closing ceremony will be held on 19th of Bahman. Along with this event, side programs such as cultural programs, revolution achievements exhibition, etc. will also be held.

He pointed out: Baqershahr is a complex with high potential and of course it has been neglected. A lot of efforts have been made in previous years, but outside of Baqershahr, there is no definition of this place as a city. This city has a material identity, but the spiritual identity is not very clear here. Baqirshahr has presented 128 martyrs to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and this is a source of pride, but in terms of implementation, it has not yet found an executive and spiritual identity, and this is a weakness for the city.

He said: Most of the country’s sports wealth is in Tehran and most of the capital’s sports wealth is in the south of the city, a large part of which is related to Baqershahr. Most of the stadiums and halls here are full of athletes and that’s why we need special attention. Here it should be introduced with the sports brand. The rights of our athletes have been weakened in many places and should be given more attention.

Hemti said: “Joan Pahlavan” Cup is an opportunity to introduce Baqershahr’s sports equipment to the national level. This is the first period of holding this and there will definitely be weaknesses, but the conditions will improve in the following periods. Due to this event, the infrastructure and sports complexes of Baqershahr were reconstructed. We hope to make this event one of the most prestigious events in the country. Socially, we are at an important point in the history of Baghershahr. The director general of sports and youth of Tehran province, the ministry of sports, the governor of Tehran, the governor, etc. helped a lot to make this great event happen.

He said about the costs of this event: Most of the costs are for the renovation of sports halls and complexes. The stadium, which has remained untouched for years, is worn out and more than 75% of the costs were for updating them. We do not charge a single rial of entry fee from the athletes and we are looking for that sports identity to be formed in Baqershahr. Our concern here is social concern.

About why the event is not held at Baqershahr level and different parts of Tehran province and even the country also participate in it, Hemti said: “We are not talking about finding talent and there is no way to invite from other places to make it bigger.” Of course, this is not spending, but investing. If we make the event exclusive to Baghershahr, we will not reach our goals. In addition, we do not spend money from the people of Baqershahr.

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