Dear Sir/Madam,

We regard the holding of the Second International Conference on Citizen Sports and Sustainable Development as a valuable opportunity to further develop the discourse of “An Active City, Healthy Citizens, and Sustainable Development.” We would like to express our appreciation to the Secretariat and organizers of this event and hereby declare the Municipality of Rasht’s readiness to continue its cooperation and support for this conference.

Rasht, as one of the country’s important and influential cities, with a rich and valuable cultural, social, and urban heritage, possesses significant potential in the fields of citizen sports, urban tourism, environmental protection, social vitality, and sustainable development. We believe that effectively utilizing these capacities can play an important role in shaping new models of urban management and improving the quality of life of citizens.

From the perspective of Rasht’s urban management, citizen sports are not merely limited to the development of sports facilities and activities; rather, they serve as a means of promoting public health, enhancing social vitality and participation, making optimal use of urban spaces, developing tourism, and strengthening social capital. In this regard, municipalities, as some of the key actors in the development of citizen sports, can play an effective role in transforming cities into active, healthy, and sustainable environments.

The Municipality of Rasht also participated in and supported the organizers of the First International Conference on Citizen Sports and Sustainable Development, and regards the continuation of this cooperation as a step toward strengthening Rasht’s position in the field of citizen sports as well as in intercity and international cooperation.

We hope that the second edition of this conference will provide a platform for exchanging experiences among municipalities, universities, academic institutions, and national and international organizations, while further introducing the capacities of Rasht in the fields of citizen sports, urban tourism, and sustainable development.

The Municipality of Rasht, while expressing its support and readiness to cooperate in organizing this event, hopes that, as in the first edition, the name and capacities of the city of Rasht will have an effective and distinguished presence in advancing citizen sports and contributing to the development of healthy, active, and sustainable cities.