Ali Seyyedi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh: Two Alis in One Frame

This summer was different for Ali Seyyedi, Iran's triple jump star. He traveled with his family to the lush green province of Gilan and the beautiful city of Rasht, where gentle rain, tree-lined streets, and the aroma of freshly brewed tea gave his days a unique charm. During this trip, Ali decided not to pause his training and spent some time practicing with the popular and historic Damash Gilan team.

A Memorable Moment with the National Team Captain

What made that day unforgettable for Ali was the arrival of Alireza Jahanbakhsh, the captain of Iran’s national football team, at Damash's training session. With his signature smile and positive energy, Jahanbakhsh greeted everyone warmly and even took a few minutes to watch Ali’s triple jump practice. After training, the two Alis stood face to face, sharing a friendly conversation about football, athletics, motivation, the path to success, and the challenges of sports in Iran. For Ali, meeting such a champion—who remains humble despite great achievements—was truly inspiring. That day, on Damash's training ground, two champions from different worlds came together in one unforgettable frame.