Ali Larijani’s message to the delegation is in line with other congratulatory messages sent by other officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran including the Leader.
Called ‘Mina Martyrs Delegation’ to pay tribute to the Iranian victims of Mina stampede during hajj rituals of 2015, the delegation however had mourning days for the fall and ensuing death of a paracyclist Bahman Golbarnejad in the penultimate day of the event.
Larijani’s message praised the ‘heroes of the nation’ who displayed a feat of excellence in upholding the name of Iran and Iranians in an international event ‘with all what they had as their skills and stamina,’ while people at home prayed for their success.
“The Islamic Iran now basks in the adulation of its athletes; our flag flew for many times in Rio and our nation felt the pinnacles of the national euphoria; I express my gratitude to each and every athletes of the delegation and federations, as well as technical coaching members,” the message added.
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