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Soraya Aghaei Hajiagha Becomes IOC Member from Iran

9 February 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSSoraya AghaeiHajiagha BecomesIOC Member fromIran9 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Iran gained its first female member of the International Olympic Committee when Soraya Aghaei Hajiagha won election in February 2026.

Key facts

  • Person: Soraya Aghaei Hajiagha, the 107th IOC member.
  • Venue: Milan, Italy, during the 145th IOC Session.
  • Distinction: first Iranian woman and the youngest serving member.
  • Sporting past: badminton, Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
  • Earlier role: IOC Athletes’ Commission.

Exam angle

  • Numbers: 107th member, 145th Session.
  • Sport: badminton; country: Iran.

Test yourself

1. Soraya Aghaei Hajiagha was elected to which international body?

She became the 107th member of the IOC.

2. In which city was the 145th IOC Session at which she was elected held?

The notes place the 145th IOC Session in Milan, Italy.

3. Which sport did Soraya Aghaei Hajiagha compete in at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

She is a former badminton Olympian from Tokyo 2020.

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