Printer Friendly Version Ambassador made a statement for Press TV @ 16 August 2018 12:43 PM

The Ambassador gave a statement to Iran's Pres TV during the game of the Iranian variant of Polo, the so-called Chogan, which became part of Iran's iintangible cultural heritage at the 12th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, and as such entered the UNESCO list. He said, among other things, that sport is very important for every society and that relations between different peoples are easier to establish and maintain through sport, which also helps to solve other problems that are not in the field of sport. The Ambassador emphasized that Iran has something to be proud of and that today's game is the best example of this and proof that Iran has something to show the world.
Chogan is a traditional horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling; it has a history of over 2,000 years in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Chogan includes the main game, a corresponding musical performance and storytelling. It is a cultural, artistic and athletic event with a strong connection to the identity and history of its bearers and practitioners.
After the match, the representative of the Polo Federation of Iran showed the field with all the training and training courses, not only for chogan, but also for other equestrian sports.