Tehran (IP) - The ceremony to see off the Iranian women's national football team was held in the presence of Iranian sports officials and the head of the ECO Cultural Institute at the Tehran Academy Hotel.

Iran PressIran News: Sarvar Bakhti said in a speech at the ceremony: "I am very proud to speak at a ceremony that was held in honor of the amazing women of the Iranian national football team."

The head of the ECO Cultural Institute added that glorious Eastern women, including powerful Iranian women, have been remembered in history, noting that "women have a great role in reviving the Eastern identity," added: "As the head of the ECO Cultural Institute, I bow to the efforts of the members of the Iranian women's national football team, and I wish you success."

The ceremony to see off the Iranian women's national football team to participate in the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup was held on Sunday.

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