ROME, Italy — Iranian Taekwondo athlete Hadi Tiranvalipour, who was embraced by the Italian Taekwondo Federation (FITA) in 2023, is poised to graduate tomorrow with a degree in Sports Science — a significant milestone representing resilience and integration through sport.
After arriving in Italy, Hadi swiftly gained support from FITA to secure refugee status, thanks to the endeavors of FITA President Angelo Cito and Minister of Sport Andrea Abodi. Since that time, he has been training with the Italian national team at the Giulio Onesti Olympic Center, joining other refugee athletes from Ukraine and Afghanistan, and embracing FITA’s vision of sport as a means for inclusion.
Hadi represented the IOC Refugee Olympic Team Paris 2024, bringing a compelling story of courage and new beginnings.
“His journey demonstrates that sport can alter lives,” remarked Cito. “We believed in him from the beginning, and his success embodies the true essence of the Olympic values. ”
In a heartfelt display of solidarity, members of the Italian national taekwondo team, including Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist Vito Dell’Aquila, were present at Hadi’s thesis defense, celebrating his academic success and personal journey.
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