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25 Oct 2026, 11:34

The spread of videos showing women performing acrobatic and flexibility moves at the "Fitex" exhibition in Tehran's Dialogue Park has sparked reactions from state media and calls for legal action against the organizers.

The Mehr News Agency, in a report titled "The Necessity of Judicial Intervention in the Organization of the Fitex Exhibition," has called for an investigation into the permits, oversight methods, and potential violations. The Tasnim News Agency has also described the images from this exhibition as "widespread irregularities," demanding intervention from sports officials and relevant authorities.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting has aired images of the women's performances in a pixelated manner and criticized the issuance of the exhibition permit, calling for judicial involvement and action against the organizers and responsible parties.

In response to these criticisms, "Habib Sotoudehnejad," the director of sports and youth in Tehran province, announced that the exhibition was not held under the supervision of this directorate and that its officials were unaware of the exhibition's organization.

At the same time, reports have emerged about the suspension of Instagram accounts of several athletes who had shared images of their presence at the Fitex exhibition.
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