- News code: 1276055
- Source: en.imam-khomeini.ir
Imam himself had attached significance to exercise by regularly taking a walk and included it in his daily schedule. It has been truly said that a healthy man bears a healthy mind and soul.
Imam also encouraged athletics to win fame for the country by participating at international tournaments and world cups in various fields.
It is worthy to mention that the victory of the Islamic Revolution under wise leadership of Imam Khomeini put Iran back on track of scientific progress and Iran accomplished achievements in a vast range of fields including sports.
Iranian athletes, sportsmen and players have won international titles in international sports competition and have won a great reputation for the Islamic Republic and the Muslim world.
Imam Khomeini used to meet and address sportsmen on several occasions and advised them to win fame and good name for the divine religion of Islam and the nation.
The late founder of the Islamic Republic expected sportsmen to boost and promote spirituality and moral values.
