From silence to song: Iran women’s anthem shift in Australia at the Women’s Asian Cup

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GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iran women’s team sang and saluted as its national anthem played ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup contest against Australia on Thursday, a contrast to the silence before its opening game. The silence during the anthem before Monday’s loss to South Korea was variously reported as an act of defiance or a show of mourning. The team didn’t clarify. But in a news conference on the eve of the game against Australia, Iran striker Sara Didar choked back tears as she