Former Iranian national footballer Shiva Amini recounts the discrimination and threats women athletes faced under Iran’s Ayatollah-led regime — from strict hijab enforcement to constant surveillance by officials. Amini, who later fled Iran and sought asylum in Switzerland, also raised alarm about the current Iranian women’s national team, warning they could face repercussions after refusing to sing the regime’s national anthem and urging the international community to ensure their safety. #thech

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