Fatemeh Mohitizadeh, a national track and field athlete and representative of Iran in the heptathlon at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, faced a reward of 2.5 billion tomans from the National Olympic Committee after being disqualified for using non-standard shoes. This decision reflects the National Olympic Committee's attention to the efforts and struggles of this young athlete.
Fatemeh Mohitizadeh's Exceptional Efforts
In these competitions, Fatemeh Mohitizadeh scored 4925 points by completing six out of seven events, placing second. She was only one event away from finishing the competitions, and the conditions had positioned her as one of the main contenders for a medal. However, despite these successes, her disqualification due to non-standard shoes led to her being sidelined from the competitions.
Reaction from the National Olympic Committee
Mahmoud Khosravi Vafa, the President of the National Olympic Committee, praised Fatemeh Mohitizadeh's efforts during a meeting with her at the "Tokyo Inn" hotel and appreciated her determination and will in the competition arena. He emphasized: "What Fatemeh displayed in the competition field is valuable and commendable for Iranian sports." The National Olympic Committee also announced that the efforts of an athlete, even if the final result is not recorded in the competition table for any reason, are valuable, and the medal taken from her does not diminish the value of her efforts.
Following this meeting, the National Olympic Committee decided to grant 2.5 billion tomans to Fatemeh Mohitizadeh. This reward goes beyond the medal she was aiming for and reflects the National Olympic Committee's appreciation for her hard work and efforts in the competitions.
Follow-ups by the Athletics Federation
The Athletics Federation is also looking into the disqualification of Fatemeh Mohitizadeh and the accountability of the individuals and organizations involved. This federation will pursue technical and administrative issues related to this incident in order to protect the rights of athletes and improve competition conditions.
Fatemeh Mohitizadeh, a girl who fought until the last moment for the honor of Iran, deserves recognition and support. Despite the challenges ahead, she is a symbol of the determination and will of young athletes in Iran.
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