Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025: Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad-Reza Aref, has congratulated the National Paralympic Committee of Iran for winning the 2025 International Women’s Day Recognition Award.
In a post on X on Sunday, March 9, Aref said the award reflected the capabilities and determination of Iranian women who have made history for the country.
“I also congratulate the athlete women of my country and all those who prepared the ground for this great achievement,” he added.
The National Paralympic Committee of Iran was one of three organisations honoured with the International Paralympic Committee’s 2025 International Women’s Day Recognition Award.
The NPC of Iran received the award for “initiating leadership, impact and effective change to promote and support equality and inclusion of women in sport.”
