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Sports in Iran

History of sports in Iran begins at ancient times. In the ancient East, Iran was the only country to put primary emphasis on sports and physical education. From very old times, Iranians understood the importance of sports and physical health and strength as a means to a chivalrous and prosperous life. The famous Greek historian, Herodotus, wrote:
“Iranians used to learn three things from their 5 up to 20 including horsemanship, arrow shooting, and honesty. Youths commenced their daily exercises through running and throwing stones and javelin, and among their usual exercises, one is living on little food, tolerating the very heat of summer, long walks, passing through rivers without letting their weapons become wet, and sleeping in open air. Horse riding and hunting were two main and common activities among them.”
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