Hussein al-Muslim: How can I introduce a person who is nominated for all positions to other countries? / Emphasis on holding Asian Games
According to the sports reporter of Fars News Agency, Hossein Muslim In a meeting with the presidents of the federations, which was held today at the National Olympic Academy, he stated: “I am happy to be in Iran.” I was in the Kuwaiti swimming team in Iran at the 1974 Asian Games, and now I am here as a representative of one of the largest world federations, namely swimming. I know most of the people present as my friends. Glad I talked about sports today.
* Sanctions against Iran are not right
He added: “Today we have great challenges in the world, including Pandemic coronavirus, War and, as you said, sanctions against Iran. Today, as a non-political sports official, I say that sanctions against Iran are not right at all. This is not for your happiness, but I believe in it.
“At the beginning of my participation in the World Swimming and War Federation of Russia and Ukraine, I received correspondence, but I did not boycott any of the athletes from Belarus and Russia, and I told the International Committee that I am not political and my approach to all athletes will be sports,” he said. . Iran is a champion with all the challenges ahead, and this shows that sport is very important in Iran.
* Iran is supported by me
He reminded: When we talk about Iran in the Asian Olympic Council, we must have a strong Iran both in Iran and abroad. Today we are talking about the issue of Iranian sports managers in sports fields. You can be sure that you will be supported by me, but you must also show your potential and capacity inside and outside the country.
* What do you expect when two Iranians are competing for an international position?
Muslim He emphasized: What do you expect when two Iranians compete for international positions? When it comes to Iranian candidates, there is a lot of correspondence and consultation. Elections are being held in Iran, but people in the Asian Olympic Council are unaware and we need to let them know what is going on in the country. You are all familiar with the political landscape and you know how they work in elections. If you apply for all the posts, the rest of you will not be trusted.
How do I nominate a candidate for all positions in other countries?
He added: “When a person is nominated for all positions from the presidency to vice president and secretary general and the executive board and committees, how should it be?” Him Introduce to countries like South Korea and Japan? You know about the elections and you are one side and I am one side. The Asian Olympic Council has proven its attitude towards Iran to be positive, and it is not In letters But also proved in practice. As your friend, I would say that the world is facing worse conditions, and unfortunately the bad point is that the sports budget is being cut in many countries. As part of the Olympic movement, you will also touch on this issue in your own country, and you must be more united than before.
* Iran has a good history, but other countries are not unemployed either
Muslim “You have to act as a united team to succeed in this situation,” he said, noting that the busy calendar for the Paris Olympics is ahead of the sport. The Islamic Games are a bridge to other events, followed by the Hangzhou Asian Games. 1,200 athletes are preparing to participate in these games. Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are working on the youth issue. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan spent a lot of money and established one of the largest youth villages. You have a good history, but other countries are not unemployed and are working. You have to face the fact that sanctions affect the sports budget, and I recommend that you all work together as a team.
* We are ready to donate any hosting to Iran
He reminded: Salehi Amiri has many activities and every time I visit Iran I see a new point and you have a good leadership in front of me, I recommend you continue with the same method. You have better conditions for hosting than in the past, and as my federation and oca, I say we are ready to provide any hosting to Iran.
* We will get acquainted with the field of Zurkhaneh
Muslim Referring to his presence in Iran, he said: “Our first strength is that we are the first international federation to pursue the issue of both health and saving human lives.” I came to Iran to continue these activities. We spoke with the Iranian government, the Ministry of Sports, the Ministry of Education and the Federation to implement a swimming plan for everyone. I am very happy to talk to the informant that this project is going to be done in Iran. The thousands of children who attend this program will be happy with the whole program. I am happy to be in Iran and in the program that we will have on Kish Island and Tehran, we will get acquainted with Iranian disciplines, including Zurkhaneh.
* The National Olympic Committee has made good contributions
Referring to the National Olympic Committee elections, he emphasized: I came to Tehran directly from Lausanne and found out that Iran has the National Olympic Committee elections in August. In my conversations and discussions, I asked this question: how do you compare the past with the present? You all agreed that, despite the challenges, good contributions have been made to sports with good leadership in the National Olympic Committee. I hope the swimmers will win medals soon.
* I hope you appreciate the extraordinary work of Saleh Amiri
Al-Muslim further told reporters that the Asian Olympic Council has a positive view of Saleh Amiri’s activities: “Yes, it is true that what I am saying is practical, not words. The challenges that arose in Corona and the difficult financial situation saw the achievements that were the result of Salehi Amiri’s efforts. To achieve stability and results, I hope the extraordinary work done is appreciated.
Asked when the Asian Games will be held, he said: “We are definitely talking and the Games will be next year and not before September.”
* The Asian Games will definitely be next year
The director general of the Asian Olympic Council stressed: “The Asian Olympic Games are bigger than the Olympics, and it is difficult to manage this number of athletes, along with providing a closed circle with a large number of people.” We want happy athletes and the media to have freedom of action. The Asian Games will definitely take place next year, and the preparation process will take place in Iran and other countries.
* The host of the Asian Games does not change
Al-Muslim, in response to the question that it would not have been better if the countries had realized earlier that the games were going to be postponed and that it was not possible to change the host? He stressed: “It is not possible to change the host at all, because we have 100% confidence in China and the best games and the best services are provided and everyone enjoys it.”
* I had a good meeting with the informant, the first vice president
Regarding the meeting with the first vice president’s informant, he said: “A good meeting was held and discussed.” How FINA and OCA can be present in the body of Iranian sports. Swimming is a sport for the health and saving of human lives, and this is the advantage of this discipline. Iran’s population is over 80 million and it is in the nature of all human beings to enjoy water. My job as the head of FINA is to teach all children how to swim. It does not matter if they are swimming athletes, but it is important for them to swim for health. I am glad that this program will be held in seven cities of Isfahan, Tabriz, Tehran, Ahvaz, Mashhad, Shiraz and Kermanshah with the interaction of the Ministry of Sports, Education, Committee and Swimming Federation.
* To win a seat, there must be a good relationship between the committee and the government
Al-Muslim, in response to a reporter’s question that the federations want to help win an international seat, do not people in other countries run for a few posts? “They should work together as a team in the first place, and there should be a good interaction between the National Olympic Committee and the government,” he said. Let all federations know their role and responsibility in the field of sports, which is my simplest advice to win a seat.
Command: Despite the sanctions, good investment has been made
According to Fars News Agency, Haidar Farman, Director General of Asian Events, also stated in this meeting: I am very happy to be in Iran and among you. I know what your situation is, but you have to organize the issue. You are superior to many countries in terms of hosting. Regarding management and infrastructure, despite the sanctions and problems with this management, good investment has been made. Asian and continental federations cannot be asked to host Iran next month. We will help alongside the Continental and International Federation. We support you with an open approach and ask the continental and Asian federations to help you. I’m sure you are capable and you do not have a problem with accommodation, transfer and infrastructure and you have good food so that you get fat.
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