Women 's Islamic Games took place in Tehran and Rasht , Iran from 2 to 8 November 2001 . A total of 23 countries , 84 teams , and 795 athletes competed at the Games , which featured fifteen separate sports . The competition was due to feature 34 countries but due to the September 11 attacks in the United States , and the War in Afghanistan , the original number was reduced , as was the number of international observers . The competition was overseen by 389 referees and 9 international observers . Hosts Iran won the competition with a total of 185 medals ; almost half the medals awarded at the Games
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
2001 Women's Islamic Games