On another note, tests were held today to determine the best members of the kayak youth national team. After three competition rounds Mohammad Javad finished first with 37 points, second was Alireza Farmandeh (30pts) and third Mohammad Golpirah (29pts).

Below photos of Iran’s national rowing team training training at Azadi’s Sport Complex Lake:

About the Azadi Sport Complex

The Azadi Sport Complex (formerly Aryamehr Sport Complex) was designed by Architect Abdol-Aziz Farmanfarmaian and constructed by Arme Construction Company for the 7th Asian Games in 1974 with international criteria. It is located on a 450 hectares areal in West Tehran.

It is Iran’s national sports complex comprising following facilities: Azadi Stadium, Velodrome, Indoor Stadium, Swimming Pool Hall, Five Halls Complex (for indoor sports like Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling…), Shooting Complex, Artificial Lake, Driving Court, Tennis Courts, Equestrian Court, Karting Court, Baseball Court, Azadi Football Training Pitches and the Olympic Hotel Tehran.

Sources: IRNA | Photos, Wikipedia | Azadi Sport Complex, Wikipedia | Azadi Stadium | History, ICF (Iran Canoeing, Rowing & Sailing Federation) | News