Champion Roller Skater Is Criticized By The Ministry of Sports For Not Wearing The Veil Abroad

She first began skating aged nine before turning the hobby into a professional career, according to BBC Persian. Mardani held records at the 1000m, 10km and 20km events and was ranked the eighth best speed skater in the world, and Asia's third best. It is not clear why she left the Iranian national skating team last month. Social media reveals she frequently appears without a head covering - sometimes substituting a veil for a hat or helmet, but often with her hair uncovered.