- Two Iranian players, Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, say they silently refused to sing Iran’s national anthem at the Women’s Asian Cup as a protest against Tehran’s deadly crackdown on protesters.
- They claimed asylum in Australia, became citizens in August, and now play for the Wynnum Wolves semi‑professional team in Brisbane.
- Both miss their families, have limited contact, and hope to return to Iran one day when the political situation improves.
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