In the name of the Almighty God
The second session of the 86th round of Congress 60 educational workshops, specifically for travelers and companions, started on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The session was hold with the guidance and guardianship of Mr. Hossein Dezhakam, with Mr. Farhad serving as secretary, and the agenda focused on "The Sports' Worldview ."
Hello friends, I’m Hossein, a traveler.
I hope all of you are well; by the grace of God, I’m also doing well. Today is the 23rd of Mehr [October 15], and the time is approximately 10:27 AM. I was supposed to start the session before 10, but due to very heavy traffic and a high number of liberations that we’ve been handling since 6 AM, I decided to start the session a little later so everything could be properly completed.
Our agenda today is “The Worldview of Sports.” We have a very special guest with us today, Dr. Aghabeyg, a former national basketball champion and currently the Secretary of the Council of Club Owners in Iran. He has contributed greatly to Congress 60 in the areas of sports and rugby. By coincidence, some athletes happened to be here today, and our agenda aligns perfectly with the topic of sports worldview.
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The sixth Watchmen session was held on Monday, 21st of Mehr 1404 (October 13, 2025) at 2:00 PM in the Simorgh building, chaired by Mr. Dezhakam and with Mr. Ali Khodami as secretary.
The topics reviewed were as follows:
1. According to the decision of the founder of Congress 60 and with the approval of the Watchmen Congress, a women’s traveler branch will be established in Shahr-e Kord. God willing, we plan to eventually implement this in all cities where Congress operates, but for now, Shahr-e Kord has been selected as the pilot city to launch the women travelers’ section.
2. From now on, the contracts of new guides will be administered through the Examination Department. This department is under the women travelers’ section because I personally manage, design, and oversee this system. My office hours are partially there since I have full supervision of the examination division, certificates, and related tasks. Exam papers are corrected, questions designed, and all procedures handled there—that is the Examination Division. Certificates will also be issued from there.
3. Members of Congress 60 must not use nicknames. In Congress 60, we do not use nicknames at all—nicknames are for prisons and nowhere else. Using them can create problems: your official name is different from what you write elsewhere, leading to confusion during certificates, exams, or other matters. For example, if someone’s name is Khadijeh but they write Nazila, we would have to search extensively to reconcile the two, wasting time and causing errors. Therefore, in all groups, only one name should be used—the official name from your ID.
4. Starting in 1405 (next year), all first-time travelers, after reaching at least 2 to 6 months of their journey, will be required to join the cigarette cessation Legions. This is planned for next year.
5. The Sky-Blue scarf has been chosen as the Watchmen Assistant scarf, which is a very beautiful scarf. I also suggest, and Majid is here, that we change the Agent scarf as well. Currently, the Agent scarf is cream-colored and resembles the Watchmen scarf too closely, so a modification is necessary to reduce the similarity.
6. The position of Watchmen Assistant no longer exists; those roles will now be considered Watchmen Assistants.
In Congress 60, being overweight is gradually becoming unacceptable. No one is allowed to have excess weight—up to twelve kilos is tolerated, but no more. That’s because in Congress 60, losing weight is as easy as pie. We’ve discovered that obesity isn’t caused by eating too much, but by not knowing how to eat properly. This means that for weight reduction, there’s no need to follow any strict diet.
Some people think they should stop eating, count calories, or constantly restrict themselves—they end up feeling deprived or longing for something like a rich traditional dish. Others try to burn fat through intense exercise. In my opinion, both of these methods are wrong; neither works, and both can even harm the body.
The third approach, which we use in Congress 60, is to let the body naturally release its excess fat. And that’s exactly what we see happening. Here, people easily lose 30, 40, even 50 kilos without struggle. In fact, just today, I had sixteen or seventeen weight-loss liberations in the Jones’s Legions.
So, no one should remain overweight. When I noticed that even some Watchmen were overweight, I initially thought about closing a few Legions. But then I decided to start from the top—corrections should always begin from above, not below. Four of the Watchmen were overweight. Each was given three months: one lost 36 kilos, another 10, another 8. They all made great progress, though they hadn’t quite reached their target weights yet. So we extended their deadline by another three months to reach full balance.
From now on, in all Congress 60 branches—whether Agents, Guides, or Marshals—anyone serving who is overweight was initially going to be suspended. But instead, we’re giving everyone three months to reach a balanced weight before fully returning to their duties and rejoining the Legions.
Also, the duration of each Legion meeting is one hour. Not an hour and fifteen or an hour and a half—exactly one hour. After the meeting, there’s a fifteen-minute break for tea, conversation, or a quick restroom visit, and then the next session begins right away.
There’s another point I’d like to mention. You see, each part has its own place and meaning. Everything must be done in its proper time and context. Religious matters are extremely important, of course—prayer, for example, is a wonderful and valuable act.
But let’s consider this: if a surgeon is in the middle of an operation, can he suddenly stop and say, “Oh, it’s prayer time, I’ll just leave this and go pray”? Is that possible? Of course not. Praying on time is good, but there are conditions to it.
Now, imagine someone who used to consume heroin or any other substance. They’ve come to class, and we’re in a workshop that lasts an hour or an hour and a half. Then, right in the middle of it, they say, “I need to go pray on time,” and leave the session halfway through. Or say you’re taking an exam—would you abandon your test midway just to pray? That’s not how it works.
Being a Muslim and performing prayers on time are indeed pillars of faith, and that’s wonderful. But our religion has given us a time frame: from noon prayer until sunset, you may perform your midday prayer; and for evening prayer, from dusk until late at night. So, if you pray half an hour earlier or later, it’s still perfectly fine.
Especially in Isfahan—I’m talking to both companions and travelers there—some people leave their classes or workshops halfway through, saying they have to go pray immediately, which causes disruption. That’s not right. A solution needs to be found so that this doesn’t happen anymore. They can simply pray before or after the workshop instead of leaving in the middle and disturbing the session.
It reminds me of a story: there was a man who wanted to pray. There was water right there in his shop for ablution, but instead, he’d walk all the way down two intersections just to perform ablution there, and then come back to pray. That’s not sincerity—that’s showing off.
We faced this same issue when we visited Isfahan. I advised them that they could perform their prayers before or after the workshop. After all, if the session begins at 5 p.m., you could have prayed any time after noon.
Also, I decided to reopen the Saveh branch, which I had previously closed—we granted them another chance.
As for the birthday ceremonies, when the traveler shares their wishes and reflections, if their companion is present, she can also express her own wishes, and if a friend or relative is attending, they can say theirs too—then the candle can be blown out.
The Watchers present in today’s session were: Ms. Kamandar, Mr. Haji Mir, Mr. Ashkezari, Babak, Mehdi, Ali Majdian, Reza, Mehdi Sedighi, Mohammad Sadegh, Alireza, Asghar, Ahmad, Majid, Javad, Abdullah, and Ali.
With respect,
The session secretary.
Thank you very much.
Mr. Salami’s Words:
Hello friends, I’m Majid, a traveler.
I’d like to sincerely thank Mr. Dezhakam for allowing us to use part of his session time. I also extend a warm welcome to Dr. Agha Beik, one of the country’s distinguished sports veterans and managers. Many of the newer members might not know him, but the older ones surely recognize his face and the great services he’s provided over the years.
Dr. Agha Beik began his athletic career as a player for the Persepolis team—this goes back quite a long time—and later served as the captain of Iran’s national basketball team for seventeen years. He also served as the Director General of the Tehran Sports and Physical Education Department and was the head of the Rugby Federation for fifteen years.
During that time, I had the privilege of working alongside him. He was a tremendous help to us and always made things easier—not only in rugby-related matters but in many other areas as well. At present, he serves as the Secretary-General of the Union of Sports Club Owners of Tehran.
He has brought with him a plaque of appreciation and a medal of merit prepared for Mr. Dezhakam. He asked me to accompany him to the stage for the presentation—not because I had any particular role, but simply because we’re close friends and he kindly wanted me to join him.
Thank you very much.
In the Name of the Almighty, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
Plaque of Appreciation and Medal of Honor
In the name of God, the Creator of life and wisdom
With the utmost respect and appreciation, this plaque is presented to Mr. Hossein Dezhakam, the Founder of Congress 60 and the Cultural and Athletic Club of Congress 60.
The Association of Sports Club Owners hereby expresses its heartfelt gratitude and admiration for more than three decades of your devoted service, commitment, and social responsibility in the field of addiction treatment, rehabilitation, and the restoration of individuals to a healthy life—through the paths of knowledge, love, and sport.
With a human-centered vision and purposeful leadership, you have founded one of the most community-driven addiction recovery movements in Iran. By promoting sports across more than fourteen athletic disciplines and making physical exercise an integral part of the recovery process, you have helped thousands regain both physical and mental health, returning them to their families and society with dignity.
The invaluable efforts of Congress 60 in spreading the culture of health, sports ethics, and social responsibility have flourished today through the Cultural and Athletic Club of Congress 60, a club that proudly introduced several national athletes to Iranian sports and stands as a rare example of the harmonious integration of science, humanity, and sport.
In recognition of these lasting and influential services, the Medal of Honor for Merit and Social Responsibility is hereby presented to Mr. Hossein Dezhakam.
With best wishes for your continued success, health, and honor in serving humanity and society.
With respect and gratitude,
Dr. Hassan Mirza Agha Beik
Secretary-General, Union of Sports Club Owners
Mr. Dezhakam: Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Honestly, I never expected anything like this. Thank you, Dr. Agha Big, I truly appreciate it. You have always been kind to us and have never hesitated to support Congress 60 in every possible way. You’ve always stood by our side, and it’s truly an honor for us to be accepted and acknowledged by you.
Thank you so much—I'm deeply, deeply grateful.
As Mr. Dezhakam briefly mentioned earlier, Bahador used to be a drug dealer in the west of Tehran. After joining Congress 60, he began working hard and making tremendous progress. He is now the coach of Congress 60’s rugby team. Back in 2017, if I’m not mistaken, he accompanied the team as their coach to the West Asia Championship and the CV2 Asia tournaments.
Recently, he has received an official appointment from the Rugby Federation of Iran, signed by Mr. Mirmehdi, assigning him as the coach of the national 15s team and the performance analyst for the youth, junior, and senior national teams.
I want to congratulate Mr. Dezhakam on this achievement. Interestingly, none of these events were planned or coordinated in advance. I was just sitting in today’s session and told Dr. Agha Big, “Doctor, do you know what today’s agenda is?” He said, “What is it?” I said, “It’s Sports Worldview.” And all these things we’re witnessing are the direct results of the wonderful worldview Congress 60 has taught us. God willing, we’ll see even greater things in the future.
Thank you, sir.
Reading Mr. Bahador’s Appointment Letter by Mr. Salami:
In the name of God
Dear Mr. Bahador Mohammadi Asl,
Greetings.
In recognition of your dedication and competence in the field of sports, you are hereby appointed for a one-year term as an analyst and member of the Technical Committee of this association’s national rugby team.
We hope, with trust in Almighty God, that you will be successful and steadfast in fulfilling your assigned responsibilities.
With respect,
Mirmehdi Hosseini
President of the Rugby Federation of Iran
Thank you.
Hello friends, I’m Hossein, a traveler.
Well, there’s really nothing more to add about worldview in sports—it’s already clear. There are different kinds of sports; one is professional sports, which has its own specific conditions. But sometimes, sports can turn into something like gladiator fighting—and that’s exactly what we avoid.
We don’t aim to become champions, yet we do become champions. Our goal in sports is not to win titles but to maintain the health of our body and soul.
We have more than eighty, ninety, maybe even a hundred football teams, and not a single one of them gets into fights. We’ve set a principle: even at the world championships, where billions are spent on the finals, where they use electronic devices, special cameras, and the best referees, mistakes still happen. So how can we expect our referees to never make mistakes? Of course, they might make mistakes too—that’s not impossible. But if they do, players have no right to shout, argue, or make a scene. If the ball goes out, it’s out—there’s no need for yelling or protest.
If there’s an issue, the team leader can calmly report it after the match. That’s the rule. And for this reason, if even one player in a team violates the rules, the entire team is disbanded and banned from competition. We reward individuals, but we discipline collectively.
That’s why our system works so well. Otherwise, with seventy, eighty, or ninety football teams, and just as many volleyball teams, we would have conflicts and unpleasant incidents every single day—but thankfully, we don’t.
The first point in the worldview of sports is this: I exercise for my own health. That’s the very first thing.
I could be sitting at home right now—with my wife busy cooking, worrying, and dealing with a hundred problems—but instead, I’ve come all the way from Shahr-e Kord or Isfahan to Tehran, wearing my sports outfit, to take part in volleyball, table tennis, or darts competitions. Isn’t that wonderful? What a cheerful, lively spirit it brings!
Through sports, we actually extend our lifespan—that’s what the worldview of sports is about: increasing longevity.
Take weightlifting, for example. Why do people lift weights or use dumbbells and barbells? Because when you train with dumbbells, your muscles realize they’re being put to work and start strengthening themselves. The bicep, for instance, senses that it’s being used repeatedly, so in order to handle the load, it constantly reinforces itself. That’s why bodybuilders have strong, developed muscles.
Of course, if someone just stands still and keeps lifting weights all day just to bulk up, that can also cause some imbalance—but generally speaking, this is how the body works: when you walk, your leg muscles grow stronger.
The most important part of the human body is the thighs, the calves, and the legs—they are the pillars of the body. When you walk, run, or move, these muscles grow strong: the thigh muscles, the calf muscles. But if you don’t move, they become loose and flabby. By the time you’re fifty, you see all your muscles hanging and weak.
The worldview of sports teaches us this: when your muscles are strong, nothing else can help you as you age—nothing else. The only thing that supports us is our muscles. Some people cannot walk, move, or lift weights because their muscles are weak or deteriorated.
Sports teach us that by exercising, we strengthen our bodies. Just like lifting dumbbells or barbells strengthens specific muscles, exercise strengthens every part of the body: the back, the spine, the thighs, the calves, the ankles, the neck—everything. It energizes us.
Additionally, exercise triggers the production of endorphins and dynorphins in our bodies, which makes us feel happy and alive. This is why we exercise: to feel vitality and extend our lifespan. It doesn’t matter if we win or lose, if our team comes first or second—that’s not the point.
The real victory is in the effort itself. Even the last-place football team in Congress 60 has already won because its members have left addiction behind and are now active, running, exercising. Even if someone has to wake up at 5 a.m., while they normally would sleep until 3 p.m., and go help direct traffic like a parking attendant, they are also a winner.
The worldview of sports teaches us that we exercise for ourselves. Winning is good—we’re not saying that being a champion is bad—but our goal is not to become champions. Yet, automatically, sometimes we do, because in certain situations we need to participate in certain games. Respecting veterans, listening to the coach, following the guide’s advice, accepting rules, and observing regulations—all of these together form the worldview.
At every level, we need this worldview—that is, knowledge and awareness. If you want to be a blacksmith, you must understand the worldview of blacksmithing. If you are living life, you must understand the worldview of life. Life’s worldview includes etiquette and manners, which teach us how to live. So, working on worldview is not only for addiction recovery.
For example, sometimes a national champion in sports might punch the referee’s chest, be suspended for five years, three years, or use vulgar language, even though they are an elite athlete—but they have no etiquette, no manners. These are exactly the lessons that the worldview of sports teaches us.
In sports, uniforms must be consistent, and everyone must arrive on time. Any team that is absent automatically loses. For example, if the team from Shahrekord is scheduled to play the team from Isfahan at 8 a.m., and Shahrekord doesn’t show up, it doesn’t affect Isfahan. The Isfahan team must be on the volleyball court, in uniform, at 8 a.m. The referee checks: “Where is the Shahrekord team?” The answer: “They aren’t here.” Then, the result is automatically 3-0 in favor of the team that is present. There’s no arguing, no calling, no rearranging—none of that. If a team doesn’t show up, the opposing team must be ready on the court, in uniform, and the absent team is declared the loser.
These are a set of principles and rules that, overall, we call the worldview of sports. We’ve talked a lot about it already, and today, because I had a lot of side tasks and many releases to attend to, I won’t go further into it. In general, the etiquette and conduct we must observe while exercising together—that is the essence of the sports worldview. You will have ample opportunity in different sessions to discuss this in detail.
Being a “winner” means that our bodies are healthy. Through regular exercise, we can extend our lifespan by 10, 15, or even 20 years. But this must be through healthy exercise, not gladiatorial sports. Gladiatorial exercise shortens life, enlarges the heart’s valves, and brings countless other health problems, making us more vulnerable. We exercise to maintain health, physical strength, and a good lifespan. Once we reach fifty, we should not become frail—and the only reliable way to prevent that is through exercise.
Look at athletes: I saw a video—I don’t remember the name—but it was of Iran’s diving champion at the age of 100! At 100 years old, he dove in the UAE and was celebrated for it. We often say at 30, “We’re old, we’ve lost it.” But 40, 50, 60 years isn’t old—what ages us is inactivity. Without movement, our bodies break down: women develop female-related illnesses, men develop male-related illnesses, backs and necks hurt, joints deteriorate, livers and kidneys fail. This all comes from lack of movement.
The sports worldview teaches us that we must move, exercise, and stay active. While you still have the chance, there’s no need to rely on bottles for tests—urine, stool, going up and down stairs for lab work—exercise is the preventive measure. Goodbye, and thank you.
Typed by: Companion Maryam, Sheikhbahaei Branch
Translated by: Companion Marjan
11/8/2025
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