Forty-four years have passed since the 7th Asian Games were held in Tehran. These games, which were considered the largest and of utmost standard levels in the Middle East, were hosted at Azadi Sport Complex (formerly known as Aryamehr Sports Complex). During the Para Swimming Championships at Azadi Sport Complex, I have come to a remnant of the Asian Games. It was that remnant that sparked my enthusiasm for finding signs which may bind past and present with the thread of similarity.
By: Javid/Podium Photos
![The picture of Ali ar-Rida at Technical official room during the Men's Para Swimming championship competition at Azadi Aquatics Stadium on Nov 11, 2017 in Tehran, Iran. Alī ibn Mūsā ar-Riḍā also called Abu al-Hasan, Ali al-Reza (c. 29 December 765 – 23 August 818)[2] or in Iran (Persia) as Imam Reza, was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and the eighth Shi'ite Imam, after his father Musa al-Kadhim, and before his son Muhammad al-Jawad. He was an Imam of knowledge according to the Zaydi (Fiver) Shia school and Sufis. Photo by Javid Nikpour / Podium Photos](https://podiumphotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/11-1-7.jpg){kind=link}
