Iran’s Borhani Joins IOC WISH Program
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Maedeh Borhani Esfahani and Uganda’s Shilla Omuriwe joined Cohort 4 of the Women in Sport High-performance (WISH) pathway program designed to empower female coaches.
WISH is a mentorship and training program jointly supported by Olympic Solidarity and a number of International Federations (IF).
It aims to help female coaches progress into high-performance coaching roles at national, continental and international competitions, including major events such as World Championships and the Olympic Games.
The program aligns with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC’s) long-term commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusion by promoting women’s leadership in sport.
The 21-month program gives participants access to leadership training, sport-specific training and mentoring led by their IFs, and engagement with the National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
“It’s a really intense program from what I have read, and it has come at the right time for me. I love coaching and I hope this program will help me contribute to my country as I prepare to retire. There is a lot of talent in Iran, but they lack good coaches to develop them,” said Borhani, who captained Iran to a silver medal at the 2022 Islamic Solidarity Games.
