TEHRANTIMES - Iran will participate in the pre-Olympic Football 7-a-side tournament which will be held in Ukraine from May 3 to 8.

The Iranian football team is one of the favorite team to win the title in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

“We are going to prepare our team in the event prior to Paralympic Games. The eight Paralympic teams such as Russia, Brazil, Argentina and England will take part in the event,” Iran coach Amin Allahmani said.

“Iran is well-prepared to win the title for the first time in history. We have a difficult task since powerhouses Ukraine and Russia will go to London to win the gold medal,” he added.
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