Imam Khomeini said during a meeting with sportsmen that he was pleased that they works for physical strength and win reputation for the nation and country.
Besides these activities, you must follow Imam Ali (PBUH) in attaining divine-oriented virtues such as piety and decorating themselves with self-purification, the late founder of the Islamic Republic stressed.
Imam Khomeini advised the sportsmen to undertake serious efforts in order to overcome lower and carnal desires.
None of us could accomplish as much piety, piousness and self-purification as of Imam Ali (PBUH), but we must move towards his track and direction, the contemporary world Muslim leader pointed out.
Imam Khomeini also strongly recommended to work hard in order to win fame for Islam, nation and the country.
It is notable that Islamic Revolution under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini had been put on the right track, and made significant progress in several fields including sports.
Iranian sportsmen and athletes have won several medals in Olympics and Paralympics over the past years and won reputation for the country.