Iranian water polo players refuse to sing national anthem at a game, sparking debate about whether they were in support of protest movement in the country triggered by Mahsa Amini's death
Iran's deputy sports minister, Maryam Kazemipour, said on Wednesday some Iranian female athletes have acted against Islamic norms during international events and apologised for their actions shortly after that, the state news agency reported.
"One of the most radical acts by the Iranian national water polo team. We know sport teams that have sided with the people and we appreciate your support," said one unverified Twitter user. An Iranian coroner's report has denied Amini had died due to blows to the head and limbs while in custody and linked her death to pre-existing medical conditions, state media said.
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