Few exceptions to the ban
Clerics, who play a major role in decision-making in Iran, have argued that women must be shielded from the masculine atmosphere and sight of semi-clad male athletes.
Some officials have blamed lacking infrastructure in sports facilities.
Last year in August, women were allowed to attend a national football championship match for the first time in years, when Tehran club Esteghlal took on Mes Kerman.
In another rare instance in October 2019, some 4,000 women were allowed to attend Iran’s 2022 World Cup qualifier against Cambodia at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.
2023-07-10 11:44:39
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