Shirzanan | شیر زنان

The young girl teased by her opponents qualifies for the Olympics

2008-05-06T18:31:25Z

...... “Since Iran women's rowing Olympic camp started to train two years ago, I have only been home for two months. I always listened to my coach's directions and now it has all paid off. In these two years and during this competition I have really learned that if I really look for something, I will find it. It would have been hard for me to leave China empty-handed.”

Shining in Olympics.

Mahin Farhadyzad, deputy manager of Iran Rowing Federation, said, “This is the beginning, we should try our best to shine in Olympics.”

Asked about the plans for the future she said, “We have short and long term plans to prepare Homa Hosseini for the Olympics - she will attend training camps outside of Iran.”

I did not know that they could see me!

2008-05-06T18:31:16Z

...... “I also remember the hardships, like I was sleepless for four nights prior to the race. I was too stressed out but I did not tell anyone. The day of the match, my teammates were recording a tape and they asked me if I was stressed and I said no.”

“One month before the games, while playing on the snow, I broke my leg. But I went to my practice sessions with a foot in cast and a walking cane. “

“We had lots of fun also. We joked around and laughed about our mistakes. Like the time I was supposed to be rowing in lane five and I was in lane four all the time by mistake - and I was mad at the Korean rower who was in the correct lane!”

“After the qualifying race, one of the most famous and experienced rowers in FISA, the international rowing federation, congratulated me and praised my style. I was thrilled, especially because before the match I had overheard the British head coach of the Hong Kong team telling our head coach, Jo Ganick, about a mistake I made during the practice session. I was so embarrassed! I was hidden behind a billboard and I hadn't noticed that they could see my legs. My coach was calling my name and I was not answering because I thought they could not see me.”

“Everyone was amazed by my achievement. I only had two years of practice compared to the other rowers in the race, who had been rowing for more than 12 years. In the last 500 meters all I could hear were the voices cheering me on and it doubled my energy. After the finishing line I was screaming and crying with happiness.”

News Booth: Dakeh

2008-05-06T18:29:28Z

Etemad-e Meli, April 29th

“A German newspapare said that FIFA hasn't give the permission to Iran women's national football team to play in matches sponsored by this federation. At the same time Farideh Shojai denies this and says we never send any letters to ask for permission.”

Iran newspaper, April 29th

“Two women Paralympic ping pong players got qualified for the Paralympic 2008. Narges Khazaie and Frough Bakhtiary, increased the number of our Paralympic athletes to 76.”

Iran-e Varzeshi, April 27th

“Alireza Ramezani, The head of the swimming and water sports federation of Iran, announced that the women's water polo has been develop and soon there the women's diving team will start their activities.”

Etemad-e Meli, April 28th

“Dr. Katayoun Ourang, an MD for the women's national football team, announced that all the doping results for Iranian women's athletes from Asian Games were negative.”

The point was gaining the experience

2008-05-06T18:29:24Z

Shirzanan: The Judo deputy manager, Zahra Pouramin said, “The women's Judo team tried very hard. This was their fist appearance in an international competition and the point was to gain experience.” - خبر و گزارش / جودو, 51

Shirzanan's Poll Result

2008-05-06T18:26:53Z

Shirzanan: Last week the question was, which one f these sports you think is not appropriate for women? 21% voted for Wrestling, 12.7% voted for Weightlifting, 11.3% voted for Boxing and 54.9% of you voted for none of the above. - خبر و گزارش / عمومی, 51

It is necessary to cut off the greenhouse system from the women's cycling

2008-05-06T18:26:30Z

Shirzanan: The head of the Physical Education Organization, Mohammad Aliabadi, said, “For women's cycling to grew up in Asia we need to change the our strategy and start to increase the number of women bike riders inside Iran.” - خبر و گزارش / دوچرخه سواری, 51

Women's fencing team has some shortcomings, said Montazeran

2008-05-06T18:24:53Z

Shirzanan: Iran women's national fencing team came back empty handed from the Asian games and Olympic qualification games. Montazeran, one of the team players says “We only had one preparatory camp before the Asian games. This is a great weakness. We had no coach and we were not prepared to face the matches.” - خبر و گزارش / شمشیربازی, 51

Leaving the national team because a difference of preference

2008-05-06T18:24:16Z

Shirzanan: Firouzeh Mohammadzamani, women's national team golfer, said, “ It is more than 7 months that I am not active in the national golf team because of some personal problems and a difference in our views.” She said, “ if the issues resolve I will come back.” - خبر و گزارش / گلف/بیلیارد/بولینگ, 51

Ambiguity in deployment of Sara Khoshjamal Fekri to Olympics

2008-05-06T18:22:04Z

Shirzanan: “ It is not clear if Sara Khoshjamal will be send to the Olympics.” Arab Ameri, from the Taekwondo federation said, “ Sara is injured and she is not in a good shape. Fatemeh Ne'mati has a good result from Asian games. We are going to chose one of these two for the Olympics.” - خبر و گزارش / تکواندو, 51

We will have an answer soon, said Roohi

2008-05-06T18:21:33Z

Shirzanan: The federation of archery and shooting hired new people and that makes the sportswomen in this field hopeful. Mahnaz Roohi, national team archer said, “ we will have a meeting to talk about our problems and we will get an answer soon. I am sure our situation won't get worst than what it was.” - خبر و گزارش / تیراندازی/تیر و کمان, 51