Details of Iranian athletes killed, detained, and facing death sentences during the 16-week nationwide protests for rights, justice, and gender equality
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Traditionally for Iran, sports like wrestling and weightlifting are among the country's proudest traditions and the Summer Olympics present the perfect opportunity for Iranian athletes to show what they can do on the international stage.