Tehran vs Istanbul
Tehran vs Istanbul, Pan-Armenian Games, Yerevan, Region, Republic of Armenia © Onnik Krikorian / Oneworld Multimedia for EurasiaNet 2007
Finally got to see the volleyball today although again it appeared as though the team from Tbilisi failed to materialize so instead got to see Tehran playing Istanbul. The match was very exciting and very frantic with the victors decided by the fifth set when Istanbul won 15-9. Interestingly, ethnic Armenian women from Iran are allowed to play sports, and without having to wear the traditional hijab, in their own community, and the same is true when playing abroad.
Tehran vs Istanbul, Pan-Armenian Games, Yerevan, Region, Republic of Armenia © Onnik Krikorian / Oneworld Multimedia for EurasiaNet 2007
Watching these pictures I miss playing volleybal. Haven’t played a decent match in 7 years, haven’t really touched a volleyball in all those years actually. I miss it!
Comment by Myrthe — August 23, 2007 @ 6:57 pm
Interesting that the Istanbul team has its name in Armenian on their jerseys whereas Tehran is written in English.
Comment by R — August 23, 2007 @ 8:26 pm
What are you trying to insinuate?
Comment by Eso — August 25, 2007 @ 9:29 am
Only that the Bolsa-Hays who are apparently accused of being less than fully Armenian have taken the trouble to have Armenian language jerseys.
Comment by R — August 26, 2007 @ 1:09 am