![]() Her dad is her trainer and she does other sports such as ping pong, volleyball and swimming just for fun. Noora’s first shot at motocross came at the age of 4. The family’s son found his way to the national team, but his mom and sister weren’t allowed to hit the track for training. “I’ve always encouraged my children to continue motocross as long as their practices don’t come at the expense of their education”. She says Mehrshad started to train their two kids when they were four. The mom of the family credits her interest in motocross to her love for her husband, saying she first pursued the sport out of fun. The following is the translation of excerpts of the story: Noora is Iran’s first female champion and has acquired a certificate in coaching from the US. It looks as if interest in motocross runs in the family since Nora’s father – Mehrshad – is a motocross champion. Iranbanou, a supplement of Iran newspaper, has covered the story of Noora Naraghi and her mother Shahrzad Nazifi who practice together at a motocross track. But they can’t wait for a day when female motocross races are officially recognized in Iran. ![]() Despite carrying an official permit from the Motorcycle and Automobile Federation, these women are not allowed to attend national competitions or go to the MX tracks at Azadi Stadium. These women have good physical skills and great courage. It is an exciting experience to see female motocross* racers in their outfit ready to hit the road, dirt road that is.
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