Athletes who defected at global sports events: From Cold War Olympics to modern asylum cases

Athletes who defected at global sports events: From Cold War Olympics to modern asylum cases

During high-stakes international sports events, athletes occasionally embark on the brave journey of seeking asylum. In a striking recent example, Iranian women's football players opted for Australia, turning their backs on the uncertainties of home.

Several members of the Iranian womens football team have accepted asylum offers from Australia after playing in a tournament there, choosing not to return to a country locked in a spiraling conflict.… [+4220 chars]
Athletes who defected at global sports events: From Cold War Olympics to modern asylum cases - FHMnews