Indomitable athletes want to show the world 'that Iran is alive'

Not even a grueling trip of more than two days, violent disruption to their preparations and the heavy weight of concern for families back home could stop Iran's athletes from making their presence felt at the 2026 Asian Beach Games.

Their appearance in the coastal city of Sanya in South China's Hainan province, against long odds, has sent a strong message to the world.