Iranian Basketball Team Making First Olympic Appearance Since 1948

2008/07/21 18:13:19 @NBA.com: News

In the INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE, the Associated Press reports "Normally basketball is an afterthought for Iranian sports fans, given the popularity of soccer, weightlifting and wrestling. But with Iran's national basketball team preparing for its first Olympic appearance in 60 years, that has changed. ‘For every athlete, it is like a dream to participate in the Olympic Games — especially for us because basketball in Iran is not that ... important," captain and forward Samad Bahrami said. "Everyone is looking for you and taking care of you.'”
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