Thu. Mar 5th, 2026

Iranian Women’s Football Team Sings National Anthem After Striking Silence Amidst Middle East Conflict

The Iranian women’s national football team sang their national anthem on Thursday, ahead of their AFC Women’s Asian Cup match against Australia. This action comes three days after the players had notably remained silent during their opening match of the continental competition on Monday. Their earlier silence occurred two days after the start of Israeli-American bombings in the region.

By Aditya Kapur

Aditya Kapur, a seasoned sports journalist from Mumbai, has dedicated over 15 years to covering Indian sports. His profound understanding of cricket and kabaddi has made him one of the country's most respected analysts. Working for Mumbai's largest sports publications, he developed a unique system for analyzing cricket betting odds. Aditya regularly travels between Mumbai and Delhi, covering major Indian Premier League tournaments. His sports analytics Telegram channel has gathered over 50,000 subscribers. He is particularly valued for his insider knowledge of cricket teams' behind-the-scenes life and accurate predictions for international matches.

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