Iran naturalized "Leila Rajabi" from Belarus

[webmaster]

I heard her speak Farsi and I knew she was not Iranian till I found out that she is from Belarus and not Iranian born.She has been getting many medals for Iran since a long time ago. Her real name is: Tatsiana Ilyushchanka

here are the info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leila_Rajabi

[Kiarash]

It looks like foreigners have more gheyrat than Iranians..I mean look CQ and this queen, pure class and I have yet to see people who sacrifice themselves for Iran this much.

Damesh garm

[webmaster]

is this the first Iranian naturalization in sport? as I dont know any other one.

[Kiarash]

Re: Iran naturalized "Leila Rajabi" from Belarus

is this the first Iranian naturalization in sport? as I dont know any other one.

There was a Polish GK for TM who was the first I think, he played in the 40's if I'm not mistaken.

[Abtin]

I think I read in the Asian Games thread that her husband is Iranian, might be therefore.

[webmaster]

^ yes he is

[persian-eagle-13]

she probably married an iranian and decided to represent iran. i am okay with that. good for her

[Sharkie]

I'll take support anyone who brings glory to Iran whether they be Iranian or not. Proud of her!

[Nokhodi]

Unlike Qatari mercenaries I think she has been living in Iran for almost 5-6 years now.
Her husband is also a track and field athlete from Bushehr.

[eerooni]

She spoek in Farsi! Qatari mercenaries dont even speak Arabic!!

[Sharkie]

Those mercenaries don't compete for their flag but for the $$$.

She spoek in Farsi! Qatari mercenaries dont even speak Arabic!!