Iran Amateur Athletic Federation vice-president Parisa Behzadi said Leila Rajabi has not changed his mind and will not return to the national team.

Belarus-born Iranian athlete Rajabi announced her retirement after she failed to secure a place at the final of the women's shot put at the Rio Olympics.

She finished in 16th place with a throw of 16.34 meters.

Rajabi failed to surpass her personal best in the event.

The athlete announced she would no longer compete at the shot put.

“We thought Rajabi would change his mind but she is not going to return to the national team,” Behzadi said.

“Maybe Rajabi wants to return to national team a few months later but at the moment she has decided to quit,” she added.