Press TV - Iranian female sports shooter MahlaghaJambozorghas been named as theflag-bearerof theIraniansports delegation at theforthcoming 4th edition of Islamic Solidarity Games in Azerbaijan next month.
According to a statement posted on the National Olympic Committeeof the Islamic Republic ofIran(NOCIRI) website, the 25-year-old Iranian sportswoman will carry Irans flag at the opening ceremony of theGames.
President of the NOCIRI, Shahrokh Shahnazi, said the committee preferred Jambozorg to any other Iranian female athlete due to the nature of the upcoming sports event, and the fact that she wearsachador, or full-body covering.
She is a good example for the Iranian women, who will compete in the competition wearing hijab, he commented.
Earlier, Shahnazi had said that his committee will dispatch a 300-strong sports delegation to the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games.
He added that the Iranian sportsmen and sportswomen will vie for top honors in 16 sports.
The 4thedition of Islamic Solidarity Gamesis scheduled to open in Baku,Azerbaijan, on May 8 and will run through May 22, 2017.
A total of24 disciplines from 20 sports will be contested in the Games.
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The 4th edition of Islamic Solidarity Games is scheduled to open in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 8 and will run through May 22, 2017.[/caption]The Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF) is responsible for the direction and control of the multi-sport event.
Jambozorg demonstrated a praiseworthy performance at the Olympic Games Training Camp in France, clinching a silver medal.
On June 13, 2016, the Iranian athlete participated at womens 50-meter rifle 3 positions M2 individual contests in the commune of Volmerange-les-Mines. She racked up 458.6 points to finish as vice champion.
Italian sports shooter Petra Zublasing, 26, accumulated 459.3 points to claim the top position and collectthe gold medal.
Eva Roesken, a contestant from Germany scooped the bronze with 446.9 points.
