. The CEO of the Royesh Book Foundation of the Islamic Propaganda Organization welcomed the idea of holding cultural meetings between writers and national athletes to produce books about athletes with disabilities, appreciating the Federation of Sports for the Disabled and Veterans’ “Knowledge Rotation” initiative aimed at increasing reading among athletes. He emphasized support for expanding the culture of reading among champions.
The Public Relations Department of the Federation reported that a joint meeting was held between the Royesh Book Foundation and the Federation with the goal of promoting a culture of reading and creating enduring works about athletes with disabilities. Cultural and sports managers highlighted the importance of books and storytelling in strengthening young people’s spirit, identity, and self-confidence.
Majdaddin Moallemi, CEO of the Royesh Book Foundation, stressed the need for cultural guidance in the field of reading, emphasizing that book selection should suit the needs, tastes, and mental state of readers for maximum impact. Despite the publication of over 1.2 million book titles in the country, selecting books that match the spirit and age of readers, especially teenagers, is crucial. The Islamic Propaganda Organization plays a significant role by introducing religious, historical, and narrative works to culturally guide society.
He underlined the importance of producing books about champions, athletes, and martyrs as real stories serve as cultural and educational models for the new generation. Producing books and visual content constitutes key cultural actions in this field.
Dr. Nasiri, Vice President of the Federation, stressed the great importance of cultural awareness about disabilities and the role of sports in empowering this community. He remarked that sports camps provide an excellent opportunity for intellectual growth and reading among adolescents, suggesting book distribution and author talks at these camps to increase reading motivation.
With organized planning, cultural gaps can be filled and intellectual and cultural levels of athletes improved through targeted reading.
Ali Ramazanpour, cultural and artistic representative of the federation, referring to the “Knowledge Rotation” cultural plan, explained the program began to foster reading among athletes during sports camps to help increase awareness and self-confidence.
During Book Week (Aban month), programs featuring cultural personalities in collaboration with the Royesh Book Foundation will be held to further develop the reading culture among athletes.
Seyed Bagheri, advisor to the federation president, emphasized utilizing athletes’ leisure time for promoting reading. Direct interaction between writers and athletes and creating documented literary works about national champions could inspire the youth.
The meeting aimed to strengthen the connection between writers, athletes, and cultural activists, with plans to hold ongoing cultural gatherings to produce and publish inspiring books under the title
