The 48th meeting of the NOC Executive Board as the last meeting of this year was held with the presence of members at the National Olympic Committee.
Iran NOC; Tehran: Mahdi Alinejad,
the NOC Secretary General, stated to reporters at the end of the Executive
Board meeting: "According to the agenda, the selection of the Chefs de
Mission of our country's sports delegations in the upcoming games was examined,
during which Mohammad Tabe will be the Chef de Mission for the Islamic Solidarity
Games in Riyadh, Asghar Rahimi will be the Chef de Mission for the Aichi-Nagoya
2026 Asian Games, and Hamid Azizi will be the Chef de Mission for the Dakar
2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal." Alinejad highlighted: "Based on
the decision of the Executive Board members and in order to train female
managers, female managers will serve as substitutes alongside the Chefs de
Mission of the delegation."
"Management criteria have
been considered regarding the chefs de mission of the delegations. Asghar
Rahimi has experience in the Olympic Games and Asian Games. Tabe held the same
responsibility in the Paralympics and Harbin Winter Asian Games, and Azizi has
also had good experience in international events. Those who can manage large
complexes are given priority. As I announced in the introductory meeting, I
will not take charge of any delegation and these opportunities should be shared”
added the NOC Secretary-General. Alinejad concluded by announcing his selection
as the spokesperson for the National Olympic. Committee.