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2026/05/16
Roberto Piazza set to arrive in Iran on May 23
TEHRAN - The Italian head coach of Iran national volleyball team will likely arrive in Tehran on May 23.
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2026/05/16
FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup 2026 participation
TEHRAN - FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Saturday and offer “reassurance” over Iran’s participation in the World Cup.
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2026/05/16
Naderi: resilience and grit propel Iran to victory, World Cup dreams ignite
TEHRAN – Iran’s beach soccer national team has once again hoisted a championship trophy, but head coach Ali Naderi reveals the true narrative behind their latest triumph: a saga of unwavering resilience, disrupted preparations, and the sheer determination of extraordinary players aiming to make waves on the global stage.
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2026/05/15
Iran advance to 2026 Asian Women’s U16 Handball semis
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kyrgyzstan 44-16 in the 1st AHF Asian Women’s U16 Handball Championship on Friday.
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2026/05/15
Iran’s Chamipa wins gold at 2026 Asian Boxing U17 Championship
TEHRAN – Matin Chamipa of Iran claimed a gold medal at the Asian Boxing U17 Championship on Friday.
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2026/05/15
Iran set to meet Puerto Rico in U.S. in friendly
TEHRAN - The Iranian national football team are scheduled to play Puerto Rico as part of preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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2026/05/15
By Farrokh Hesabi
A favorable road for Iran? Team Melli eye long-awaited Asian Cup glory
TEHRAN – Iran football team appear to have received one of the most favorable draws for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, raising hopes that Team Melli may finally end their nearly 50-year wait for continental glory.
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Yesterday 12:46
2026 Asian Women’s U16 Handball: Iran lose to China
TEHRAN – Iran lost to China 41-21 in the 1st AHF Asian Women’s U16 Handball Championship on Thursday.
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Yesterday 11:05
Foolad Sirjan into AVC Men’s Champions League 2026 final four
TEHRAN – Foolad Sirjan eased past Jakarta Garuda Jaya of Indonesia 3-0 (25-14, 25-12, 25-12) in their opening match of the AVC Men’s Champions League 2026 on Thursday.
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2026-05-13 18:47
Pezeshkian presented with Iran No. 12 shirt
TEHRAN - Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian was presented with the No. 12 jersey of the Iran national football team during a visit to the team’s training camp ahead of the country’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
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2026-05-13 16:58
Iran junior and youth teams learn fate at 2026 Asian Handball Championships
TEHEAN - The Asian Handball Federation (AHF) has announced the results of the draw ceremonies for the 19th AHF Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship and the 11th AHF Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship.
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2026-05-13 14:25
Tucson prepares to welcome Iran football team
TEHRAN – In Tucson, the football officials are getting ready to welcome the Iranian football team as if nothing were amiss.
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2026-05-13 13:16
Avarsaji re‑elected as President of Iran’s kabaddi federation
TEHRAN - Abbas Avarsaji has been re‑elected as the President of the Kabaddi Federation of Iran for a third consecutive term.
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2026-05-13 10:59
Antonio Gagliardi parts ways with Iran: report
TEHRAN - Antonio Gagliardi has reportedly terminated his contract with the Iran national team and will not be on the bench for Iran at the 2026 World Cup.
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2026-05-12 16:02
Milad Ebadipour Joins Greece’s AONS Milon
TEHRAN - Greek volleyball club Milon have officially announced the signing of Milad Ebadipour, the 32-year-old outside hitter and captain of Iran’s national team.
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2026-05-12 14:15
Golshadnezhad will fight until the very end for Iran
TEHRAN - Atousa Golshadnezhad, Iran’s female karate athlete, has set her sights firmly on a gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya.
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2026-05-12 11:38
AFC Asian Cup 2027: wait is to end
TEHRAN - Head coach Amir Ghalenoei admitted that it hurts that Iran haven't added to their three AFC Asian Cup titles but the tactician will know that his side have to hit the ground running at Saudi Arabia 2027 if that wait is to end.
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2026-05-12 09:56
2026 Asian Women’s U16 Handball: Iran lose to Kazakhstan
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Kazakhstan 38-33 in the 1st AHF Asian Women’s U16 Handball Championship on Monday.
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2026-05-11 14:04
Saei re-elected as head of Iran taekwondo federation
TEHRAN - Hadi Saei has been re-elected as the president of the Iran Taekwondo Federation for another four-year term.
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2026-05-11 11:31
Ghalenoei: football in Asia has become competitive
TEHRAN - Iran’s national football team head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has lauded the significant advancements in Asian football following the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which placed Iran in Group C alongside Syria, Kyrgyzstan, and China.
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2026-05-11 11:26
Iran start Asian Women’s U16 Handball Championship on high
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Hong Kong 33-29 in the 1st AHF Asian Women’s U16 Handball Championship on Sunday.
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2026-05-10 17:07
FIFA chief Infantino wishes Iran ‘the very best’
TEHRAN - Gianni Infantino has wished the Iranian football team “the very best” for the upcoming World Cup in North America.
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2026-05-10 12:09
Zarei elected as Iran Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federation president
TEHRAN - Reza Zarei has been re-elected as the head of the Iran Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Federation for a four-year term.
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2026-05-10 11:13
Iran beach soccer drop to sixth in world ranking
TEHRAN – The Beach Soccer Worldwide Rankings show Iran national beach soccer team moved down one spot to sixth.
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2026-05-09 23:58
Iran discover fate at AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027
TEHRAN - Iran national football team discovered their opponents at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia saturday night.
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2026-05-09 14:30
Mourinho: Iran deserve World Cup place
TEHRAN – Portuguese well-known coach José Mourinho insists Iran national football team deserve to play at the 2026 World Cup.
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2026-05-09 13:02
Iran among women’s futsal ranking top 10
TEHRAN - Brazil have remained top of both the women’s and men’s FIFA Futsal World Rankings in the latest edition, while Iran’s women’s futsal team have secured a spot within the top 10.
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2026-05-09 11:33
Iran’s junior weightlifters poised for 2028 Olympic glory
TEHRAN - Despite facing immense challenges, Iran’s junior weightlifting team has showcased remarkable talent and resilience, with federation president Sajjad Anoushiravani confidently predicting a bright future, including a strong showing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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2026-05-08 18:19
Iran’s Mohammadi and Nemati win gold and silver at IWF Junior Worlds
TEHRAN — Iran’s Hamidreza Mohammadi and Taha Nemati won a gold and silver medal respectively at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships on Friday in the men’s +110kg division.
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2026-05-08 16:53
Hossein Abdi to lead Iran U23 head coach
TEHRAN - Hossein Abdi has been named head coach of the Iran U23 national team.