Video: Iranian Archer Removes Hijab To Express Support For Protests
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In the video, the Iranian archer, standing along with other athletes on a podium, lets her headscarf fall as unseen people in the audience clap and shout "Bravo".
Another Iranian athlete, archer Parmida Ghasemi, has expressed support for anti-government protests gripping the country by removing her hijab during an awards ceremony in Tehran. Leader of Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei said: keeping hijab is more important than winning medals for female athletes.Parmida Ghassemi, a prolific athlete, removes her hijab in front of officials during the award ceremony.Another humiliation for the Iranian regime.#MahsaAminipic.twitter.com/hTFfPTK2hI
The gesture was carried on social media video posts that added fuel to unrest that erupted in September after the death of a Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini. She had been detained by morality police for allegedly flouting the Islamic Republic's strict dress code imposed on women.
Reuters could not verify the authenticity of the videos.
The protests quickly turned into a popular revolt, with people ranging from students to doctors to lawyers to workers to athletes taking part.