Iran set to send female athlete to next year 's Winter Olympics for the first time . But with fewer social restrictions on the pistes than in other areas of Iranian life , the sport remains a popular pursuit for the country 's youth . One female skier , three male skiers will be selected for Iranian Olympic team . Comment: Male , female skiers allowed to share slopes though not chair lifts , gondolas .
Iran set to send female athlete to next year 's Winter Olympics for the first time . One female skier , three male skiers will be selected for Iranian Olympic team . Comment: Male , female skiers allowed to share slopes though not chair lifts , gondolas .