Masoud Soltanifar facts for kids
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Masoud Soltanifar
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Soltanifar in 2018
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| Minister of Sport and Youth | |
| In office 1 November 2016 – 25 August 2021 |
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| President | Hassan Rouhani |
| Preceded by | Mahmoud Goudarzi |
| Succeeded by | Hamid Sajjadi |
| Vice President of Iran Head of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization |
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| In office 1 February 2014 – 5 November 2016 |
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| President | Hassan Rouhani |
| Preceded by | Mohammad-Ali Najafi |
| Succeeded by | Zahra Ahmadipour |
| Member of the City Council of Tehran | |
| In office 3 September 2013 – 31 January 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Mohammad Mehdi Moffateh |
| Succeeded by | Ali Saberi |
| Governor of Gilan Province | |
| In office 16 August 2001 – 26 September 2005 |
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| President | Mohammad Khatami |
| Preceded by | Ali Soufi |
| Succeeded by | Ali Abdollahi |
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| Born | 5 February 1960 Tehran, Iran |
| Political party | Moderation and Development Party National Trust Party |
| Alma mater | University of Tehran |
Masoud Soltanifar (born February 5, 1960, in Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian politician and historian. He served as the Minister of Sport and Youth from 2016 to 2021. Before this, he was a Vice President of Iran. He also led the Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization.
Soltanifar has held several important roles in the Iranian government. He was a member of the City Council of Tehran. He also served as the Governor of Gilan Province.
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Leading Sports and Youth
Masoud Soltanifar was the Minister of Sport and Youth from November 1, 2016, to August 25, 2021. In this role, he was in charge of sports activities and youth programs across Iran. This ministry helps organize sports events and supports young people.
He was first suggested for this job in 2013 but was not approved by the parliament. Later, in October 2016, he was nominated again and was approved.
Protecting Culture and Tourism
Before becoming the Minister of Sport and Youth, Soltanifar was a Vice President of Iran. From February 2014 to November 2016, he led the Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization. This organization works to protect Iran's historical sites and promote tourism. It helps people learn about Iran's rich history and beautiful places.
Early Political Roles
Masoud Soltanifar has a long history in politics. From 2013 to 2014, he was a member of the City Council of Tehran. This council helps manage the city's affairs.
He also served as the Governor of Gilan Province from 2001 to 2005. A governor is like the head of a province, overseeing its administration.
Education and Background
Masoud Soltanifar was born in Tehran, Iran. He studied at the University of Tehran. He is a member of two political groups: the National Trust Party and the Moderation and Development Party.
