AbstractWomen's discrimination against athletes has been one of the major caveats of Iran’s current political system since 1979. Despite the fact that sports contribute to a healthy lifestyle, women are not in full compliance when it comes to sports. Women’s sportive fields vary from individualones such as martial arts, jogging, and cycling to team sports such as volleyball. The list excludes water sports, football (soccer), tennis, and other types of activities in which parts of the body need to be free of any cover or clothing. In the case of permitted sportive activities, women are required to respect the Islamic dress code or hijab. In recent years, the impeding Islamic dress code has discouraged several female athletes to pursue their activities; some have been forced to emigrate. Given recent events in Iran, the present paper aim to present a survey of an array of challenges faced by Iranian sportswoman, including the restriction of sportive activities, social discrimination, and the encumbering dress codes.