SSRI signed a cooperation agreement with Iran's Polo Federation to advance scientific, educational, and research activities while promoting polo as Iran's national sport .

Signing Ceremony
On Tuesday, January 23, 2026 (2 Dey 1404), Dr. Fariba Mohammadi (institute president) and Asghar Nazari (polo federation president) inked the pact after discussions at the institute, coinciding with the advent of Rajab month.
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Key Statements
Dr. Mohammadi: Stressed the institute's readiness to support polo via research, education, tech, and innovation—linking science to heritage sports through needs assessments, standards, applied studies, and training programs.
Nazari: Positioned polo as cultural heritage needing robust science for education, training science, and professional growth at national/international levels .

Agreement Scope
Educational needs assessment, standards, and content development

Training workshops and courses

Joint research projects and student theses guidance

Scientific conferences and publications

Revival/promotion at recreational, championship, professional levels

Post-Signing
Federation members toured the institute's labs, exploring scientific and technological capabilities.
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