The Islamic government has initiated strong measures to bring women's sport into the main stream of national development planning. The first step was taken by the establishment of a Sport Research Committee, in 1988, to study women's athletic needs nationwide. This committee provides a strong basis for planning women's sport activities.

The next significant measure was the appointment of a woman as "deputy director" of the National Committee of Olympics.

Such steps brought women's sport into light. In 1991, the first Islamic Countries Congress for Women's Sport was held to provide the ground for women's participation in regional and international contests.

During recent years, Iranian women, including the handicapped, have taken part in many national and international contests, and proved their endurance and high potentials.