Iran has already become the favorite in the World Handball Championship, but no live images from the tournament were shown on Iranian television. Sad, say the Norwegian players.
On Sunday, Norway will face Iran. The Iranian national team plays in long pants, long-sleeved shirt and sports hijab. There are parts of the dress code that apply to women in Muslim countries.
He was Danish TV2 Who mentioned the case for the first time.
– The problem with the World Cup is that the competing teams are not covered by Iranian players, says Iranian journalist Reza Mahdes.
He lives in London and does not work for an Iranian state television station.
If the official Iranian media is talking about the World Cup, it is only about using still images of Iranian players.
– I heard about this yesterday (Friday). It made my stomach hurt. Norway goalkeeper Selge Solberg tells NTB that it is sad that they are not shown on TV.
– But there is social media, and maybe young girls in Iran can find something for me there.
Veronica Christiansen is on the same page.
It’s sad, but they may appear on other platforms and inspire others, she tells NTB.
Iran lost 11-39 (3-20) against Romania in their first ever World Cup match. And goalkeeper Fatima Khalili Bhaffar was the best player in his team. On Sunday, she met a Norwegian team filled with Olympic champions, the Olympic Games and the European Commission.