Many now see Elnaz Rekabi as a symbol of resistance to the Iranian government's strict dress code.
30-year-old professional rock climber Elnaz Rekabi returned to Iran on the morning of October 19, 2022 after climbing without a headscarf at the Asian Championships in Seoul. In the midst of the violent anti-headscarf protests, many are now hailing her as a heroine and symbol of resistance. But the concern for her safety was initially great because she was thought to have disappeared. Rekabi has now apologized via Instagram for removing the headscarf during the competition. However, many do not believe her.
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