Iran Sports Medicine Federation (IFSM)

The sports medicine federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (SMFIRI) was established in 1948 as other sports establishments started emerging in the country.it is an independent organ, active under supervision of the Ministry of Youth & Sport. The Federation is the only official representative of the congress of International Sports Medicine Federation (FIMS) and of the Asian sports Medicine Federation (AFSM) in Iran. The executive and practical sections of the SMFIRI expanded with formation of specialized committees, having extensive activities in country’s sports today. The establishments have led to promotion of sports medicine in the championship and public sports. The SMFORI arms, working within framework of the sports medicine teams, are active in the medical committee of sports federation and in 30 provinces of the country. They serve as the SMFIRI representatives, addressing the country’s sports community demands in terms of sports medicine.