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The Prohibition
2020
The Athletics competitions were held in both men’s & women’s divisions at Aftab Enghelab Stadium in Tehran, after a long ban on holding competitions due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in Iran.
There are restrictive rules in the Iranian sports industry that have caused great challenges for the athletes.
For example, male coaches are prohibited from attending the stadiums during the women’s official competitions.
Referee prepares bar for Pole vault competition during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Male coaches are prohibited from attending the stadiums during the women's official competitions.
Iranian Male coaches are prohibited from attending the stadiums during the women's official competitions.
One of the Pole vault athletes is seen during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Ryhaneh Arani competes in the women's Hammer throw competition during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
One of the Pole vault athletes who wears the USA design socks gets ready for competition during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 25, 2020 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
A view of the flag of Iran during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 25, 2020 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Ryhaneh Arani talks with her head coach in the women's Hammer throw competition during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Male coaches are prohibited from attending the stadiums during the women's official competitions.
Iranian Male coaches are prohibited from attending the stadiums during the women's official competitions.
Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions were held on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Iran's fastest female runner, Farzaneh Fasihi is seen in the women's 100 meters competition during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Mina Hoseini in the women's High jump competition during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
400 meters Athlete "Kazhan Rostami" cries during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
200 meters athletes are seen during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Maryam Mahmoudi's Coach checking her heartbeat during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Male coaches are prohibited from attending the stadiums during the women's official competitions.
Iranian Male coaches are prohibited from attending the stadiums during the women's official competitions.
Iranian Cameraman is seen during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Coronavirus test officials are seen during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 25, 2020 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
A family of athletes takes pictures after Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Spider's web on the fence of Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex is seen during Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Kaveh Mosavi Iranian head coach is seen during the women's Hammer throw competition in Iran's Athletics Grand Prix competitions on August 24 at Aftab Enghelab Sports Complex in Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Male coaches are prohibited from attending the stadiums during the women's official competitions.
Iranian Male coaches are prohibited from attending the stadiums during the women's official competitions.