Photo shows Atefeh Ahmadi, undated. Atefeh Ahmadi, an alpine skier from Iran, has reportedly defected and sought asylum in Germany. Note: Picture is private (@atefehahmadi.official/Newsflash)
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30 January 2023
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An Iranian Olympic skier who travelled to Europe so she could prepare for the Alpine World World Championship has applied for asylum in Germany. Atefeh Ahmadi, 22 - who was Iran's flag bearer at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics - told anti-regime media: "I left Iran to reach my goal, but my...