Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber flies home to crowds of supporters
Athlete Elnaz Rekabi arrives in Tehran to chants of “heroine” after competing without a hair covering. …
“It is important to stress that athletes’ safety is paramount for us and we support any efforts to keep a valued member of our community safe in this situation,” it added. “The IFSC fully support the rights of athletes, their choices, and expression of free speech.”