Siami: Holding the league shows its effects in international competitions/ I agree to some extent

In an interview with Fars news agency’s sports reporter, Hashem Siyami said that one of the goals of the athletics federation is to hold athletics leagues. One of the most important reasons for holding athletics leagues is the financial aspect for athletes, and athletes can meet part of their financial needs by signing contracts with clubs. We managed to hold three leagues this year. Outdoor athletics league, cross country league and indoor athletics league which was very important. The presence of big clubs in the athletics league has made many athletes join the clubs. For example, today, not only athletes with medals are present in clubs, but the athlete who ranks 10th in the federation can also support himself financially.

He added: In addition to the adult league, we also paid attention to the basic leagues and held these three leagues in the youth and youth section in parallel. Holding the league in the junior and youth section will increase their motivation so that we were able to win 13 colorful medals in the Asian Games held in Kuwait, of which 6 medals were for girls. All these events are due to the presence of strong clubs and holding leagues. In fact, holding league competitions allows us to witness the brilliance of track and field athletes in international arenas.

* We use the Federation’s budget to preserve and maintain the Aftab El-Enghelab complex

The head of the athletics federation said about the aging of the Aftab El-Eghlab sports complex: “The Aftab El-Eghlab sports complex is considered one of the largest athletics centers in the country.” This collection is facing many problems due to its oldness. On the other hand, the government and the Ministry of Sports did not consider a line of credit for the reconstruction of this complex, and in order to be able to maintain this complex, we have to use the funds that the Ministry of Sports and the National Olympic Committee give to athletics. This issue is very difficult for the athletics federation, I request the government and parliament to pay a lot of attention to sports, especially athletics, which is in financial distress and does not have a separate budget line.

* We should join hands to appreciate the martyrs and veterans

Siyami further said: Today, you can see that athletics uses hardware that is old and should be updated according to the world’s technology. If they help to improve the condition of athletics, they should be sure that they will hear good news from athletics in the future, because we We have a high potential, and also the athletes who are in athletics can appear well in the international arena. We should all join hands today so that we can achieve great success and appreciate the efforts of our country’s martyrs and veterans.

* I hope we will have a good hosting in 2024 with the order of the minister for reconstruction

Regarding the order of the Minister of Sports to rebuild the Aftab El-Eghlab Sports Complex, he stated: According to the order of the Minister of Sports, the dormitories of the Aftab El-Eghlab Sports Complex have been renovated, and after visiting this complex, they also ordered the reconstruction of the 400-meter tartan track, which I hope will happen as soon as possible. It should happen because we are hosting the Asian Championship in 2024, and I hope we will host this competition in a worthy way. Our country deserves the best and I am sure that we can hold these competitions in the best conditions and once again glorify the name of Iran in the international arena. We will have a good host from these 40 countries.

* We should appreciate our capitals

The head of the athletics federation said about Ehsan Haddadi’s words: We should appreciate our own funds. Ehsan Haddadi is one of the athletics heroes of our country. In order to be able to raise the flag of our country in international gatherings, he has faced many hardships. I am completely in touch with him. I know what his condition is like. Because of the sport he follows, he has seen many injuries. Ehsan Haddadi has won 10 medals so far, four of which were in the Asian Games, and he would like to say goodbye to athletics after winning the fifth medal in the Asian Games. My own idea is that Ehsan Haddadi will be able to win his fifth medal in the Asian Games and say goodbye to athletics proudly by carrying the sacred flag of Iran.

He added: “This will increase my effort and motivation so that we can participate in these competitions with strength. Haddadi himself wants to make history not only for himself but also for the country and make history by winning the fifth medal in athletics.” I also say that this is a great work for Iran and for the Iranian sports community.

*I agree to some extent, we must provide the conditions for him

Referring to the foreign coach Ehsan Haddadi, Siyami continued: In the past, due to the good conditions in the currency market, Ehsan Haddadi had good and great coaches by his side, but today, due to the financial problems we have, he can no longer have a foreign coach. . I give the right to Ehsan Haddadi, the athletics federation should do its best to provide conditions for this great athlete.

The head of the athletics federation emphasized: the federation of the Ministry of Sports and the National Olympic Committee should create good conditions for this athlete with the help of each other, because the result will be the raising of the holy flag of our country, as well as Ehsan Haddadi, a legend of athletics with a good memory of athletics. say goodbye If we create the conditions, the athlete should do his best to be able to make good use of what he has been given and be proud of his country.

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