TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) � Leader of the Islamic Revolution has issued a message to hail Iran�s Rio Olympic delegation especially medalist athletes.

The message congratulated �the returning delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran,� �heroes who rejoiced the nation with their wining colorful medals,� �the champions whose rights were denied by biased judgement,� �to the champions whose merit would not be tarnished anymore by their lack of success,� �to our female athlete who displayed an honorable form of hijab as an Iranian code for all,� �to our female hero who brilliantly shone clad in complete hijab,� and ultimately, �to all team coaches, managers and other staff.�

�I express my thanks to all of you members of the delegation as well as veterans in the country; I appreciate your effort, hard-working, and spirit of solidarity,� concluded the message.

By Mehr News Agency