Sports

(Wise Sayings of Imam Khomeini)

From ancient times our sportsmen have always been mindful of God and

     of 'AIT ('a): this has been one of their outstanding characteristics.

o I am not a sportsman myself but I like them.

o I hope you will be champions ethically as well. Thanks to God, fine

      ethical behavior is rife among our sportsmen.

o I hope our dear champions will be honored in all arenas as they perform

      with pure, humanitarian. Islamic spirit and wherever they go they are top

      not only in athletic feats but in character, courtesy and humanity as well.

o God willing, the athletes will receive spiritual training just as they receive physical education.