Iran Heritage Foundation UK registered charity with the mission to promote and preserve the history, languages and cultures of Iran and the Persianate world. Iran Heritage Farsi Persian Norouz Nowruz Cultural Charity Yalda Farhang
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Newsflash
​June 2017

Iranian Sports Symposium
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Organised by
Iran Heritage Foundation
Date
Sunday 25th June, 2017
09:00 – 17:00
Venue
Royal College of Physicians
11 St Andrews Place
London, NW1 4LE
Description
Sports and athletic exercises were fundamental to the daily pursuits of the people of Ancient Iran. The religious teaching of Zoroastrianism advocated physical strength, mental power and courage, which were required for defending the homeland when need arose. Sportsmen thus held special status in society. The tradition has survived to the present day with Iranian victories in the Olympics.
At this one-day symposium, historians and practitioners of Iranian sports come together to explore the history and the achievements of Iranian sportsmen/women, past and present.

For the programme click here
For biographies click here
Tickets & Info
Tickets: £50.  Under 18 and full time students £15.  Book now

If you prefer to pay by cheque, please make it payable to ‘IHF’ and send this along with your contact details to: IHF, 63 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7LP.
 
For any inquiries please contact info@iranheritage.org, Tel: 020 7493 4766
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