Tell about the team of the Russian Embassy in a country where ice hockey is far from the most popular sport.

Do you know much about the Iranian Ice Hockey League? Some historical sources say that ice hockey was played in Iran until 1979. After a long pause, the first official match in the country was played only on October 1, 2016. Together with the league, the national team of the country was formed in the same year.

In the new season, the IIHL has literally expanded its geography. Now, the Russian Peppers team is playing in the league. It mainly consists of employees of the Russian Embassy in Iran, which is located in Tehran. It is noteworthy that at the matches the team has a group of fans who support the team with the flags of Russia.

It is important to note that the level of the local ice hockey league is growing every year. Last season, four teams took part in the championship, and this year – already seven. They are: Russian Peppers, M.R, Ice Box, Sayman Tabriz, Marefat No Varamin, N.Z.A, Barez Tire.