Tehran, Iran, November 13, 2024: The National Olympic Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in conjunction with Olympic Solidarity, held a four-day Sports Management Training Course for Media.
The intensive training course was organised by the NOC’s Media Commission in cooperation with the Iranian Sports Writers Association, and was held at the National Olympic Academy.
It was attended by 35 media representatives including journalists, sports media experts and managers.
The International Olympic Committee book "Guide to Sports Executive Management" was used as the manual for the training course and topics covered included principles, structure, leadership and athletes at the heart of the Olympic Movement, promotion of Olympic values and management skills.
The closing ceremony was attended by Dr. Abdolhamid Ahmadi, Director of the Iranian Sports Writers Association, Dr. Amir Balzadeh, Director of Olympic Solidarity, and Manouchehr Zandi, a veteran sports journalist.
All participants were awarded certificates signed by IOC President Thomas Bach.