Zarei Barouti Lauds Iran’s Sitting Volleyball Development
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s women’s sitting volleyball captain Masoumeh Zarei Barouti had a glint of enthusiasm and passion in her eyes as she shared her experience in the 2024 WPV Final Paralympics Qualifier in Dali, China, and the passion for the sport she loves.
“I am very happy to be here in Dali,” said Zarei Barouti with a voice tinged with excitement. “We are trying to get the best results. We are training hard and playing hard, but we are just happy, more than happy to be competing here.”
Her joy for this experience is quite evident, reflecting not just the thrill of the competition but also the profound gratitude for the opportunities bestowed upon her team, worldparavolley.org reported.
“The Iranian women’s team has been very active in the past years, competing in a number of events,” she remarked.
“There is a program supporting women in different areas, including sitting volleyball. Our Sports Ministry, our Paralympic Committee, our Federation, all of them support this program for us to be here and join in other equally important high-level events.”
Her journey in the discipline spans over two decades, each year infused with a deepening love for the sport and dedication to her country.
“I have been playing sitting volleyball for 25 years,” she revealed. “I have all this energy after all these years because I just love the sport. I love my country, and I have a deep appreciation for those who support people with disabilities. This is what makes me strong.”
