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Yesterday 18:36
By Farrokh Hesabi
VNL 2025: Iran’s youngsters make their mark
TEHRAN - The Iranian national volleyball team have demonstrated a balanced and promising performance in the first two weeks of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). With a young roster and the absence of some seasoned stars, Team Melli’s results reflect both the challenges of rebuilding and the potential for a bright future.
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Yesterday 13:32
Weightlifter Yousefi to miss 2025 Solidarity Games
TEHRAN – Iranian super heavyweight weightlifter Alireza Yousefi will not participate in the sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games in 2025.
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Yesterday 11:48
Iran’s slogan for Asian Youth Para Games 2025 unveiled
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has announced the team’s official slogan for the Asian Youth Para Games 2025.
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2025-06-29 19:28
Persepolis, İsmail Kartal part ways: official
TEHRAN – İsmail Kartal, who served as Persepolis’ third coach after Juan Carlos Garrido and later Karim Baghri last season, has parted ways with the Iranian club.
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2025-06-29 17:08
Iran edge Netherlands in 2025 VNL
TEHRAN – Determined to secure their third win in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL), Iran defeated the Netherlands 3-2 (25-19, 22-25, 21-25, 25-19, 15-9) on Sunday.
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2025-06-29 16:02
Date for 2025/26 PGPL season confirmed
TEHRAN – The 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) season date has been confirmed, with the opening match round starting on Monday Aug. 18.
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2025-06-29 12:24
By Farrokh Hesabi
Uncertain times for Tehran giants
TEHRAN - As the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) season approaches, Iran’s football powerhouses — Persepolis and Esteghlal — find themselves in contrasting yet equally challenging situations.
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2025-06-28 20:12
Germany beat Iran in 2025 VNL Week 2
TEHRAN – Germany defeated Iran 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 26-24, 25-22) in the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 Week 2 on Saturday.
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2025-06-28 10:44
Iran crowned champions of 2025 World Deaf Futsal
TEHRAN – Iran secured the title by defeating Brazil 2-0 on Friday evening to win the 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships.
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2025-06-28 10:34
Morteza Sharifi to miss reminder of 2025 VNL Week 2
TEHRAN – Iran outside hitter Morteza Sharifi will be absent from matches against Germany and the Netherlands in Week 2 of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
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2025-06-27 20:18
Iran defeat Argentina in 2025 VNL
TEHRAN – Iran delivered yet another victory in the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2025, this time against Argentina.
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2025-06-27 18:42
Iran not to compete at 2025 Sitting Dutch Tournament
EHRAN – The head of Iran’s sitting volleyball team announced that the team will not participate in the 2025 Men's Sitting Dutch Tournament.
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2025-06-27 13:58
Iran-Russia futsal friendly may be postponed
TEHRAN – Maxim Mitrofanov, General Secretary of the Russian Football Union, announced that the futsal matches between Iran and Russia, scheduled for October 16 and October 18, may be postponed.
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2025-06-27 12:19
Iraq's minister of sports extends condolences to people of Iran
TEHRAN – Following recent Israeli attacks that resulted in the martyrdom of several athletes from Iran, Iraq’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Ahmad Al-Mubarqa, issued an official message expressing condolences to the Iranian nation.
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2025-06-26 15:52
Iran learn fate in AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers
TEHRAN - The 31 teams aiming to appear in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 learnt their opponents following the Qualifiers draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.
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2025-06-26 00:12
Iran defeat Serbia in 2025 VNL Week 2
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Serbia 3-1 (25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 25-23) in their opening match of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 2 on Wednesday.
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2025-06-25 15:00
Moharram Navidkia named Sepahan coach
TEHRAN – Moharram Navidkia took charge of Sepahan football team.
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2025-06-25 14:53
Fulham and Nottingham interested in signing Taremi
TEHRAN - Premier League outfit Fulham and Nottingham Forest have expressed interest in signing Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi this summer.
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2025-06-24 18:02
Ricardo Sa Pinto takes charge of Esteghlal
TEHRAN - Ricardo Sa Pinto has been appointed as new head coach of Esteghlal football team.
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2025-06-24 17:54
Iran aim for strong start in 2025 VNL Week 2
TEHRAN – Iran will begin Week 2 of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a match against Serbia.
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2025-06-23 14:44
Iran handball headquarters attacked by Israel
TEHRAN - The Israeli military attacked Iran's handball federation’s headquarters in Tehran on Monday.
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2025-06-22 20:04
Iran setters Behnezhad and Karimi doubt for 2025 VNL Week 2
TEHRAN - Arshia Behnezhad and Javad Karimi will likely miss the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 2.
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2025-06-22 19:40
Young wushu champion martyred in brutal Israeli airstrikes
TEHRAN- Mehdi Ghaffari, a dedicated young wushu athlete from Khorramdarreh, Iran, was martyred in the latest wave of brutal and indiscriminate Israeli airstrikes. His death has sparked widespread grief across the Iranian sports community.
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2025-06-21 19:04
Iranian Karate athlete martyred in Israeli strikes
TEHRAN - Helena Gholami, a karate practitioner from Lorestan Province, was killed in the recent Israeli attacks on Iran.
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2025-06-21 18:19
Iranian boxer Rouhollah Salek martyred in Israeli attack on Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian boxer Rouhollah Salek from Alborz Province has been martyred following the recent deadly attacks launched by the Israeli regime on Iranian territory.
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2025-06-21 18:16
Iran volleyball to build on their progress
TEHRAN - Iran's national volleyball team, known as "Team Melli,", are currently participating in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The team, under the guidance of coach Roberto Piazza, are focusing on improving their performance in Week 2.
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2025-06-21 18:14
Iran come 12th at 2025 World U20 Water Polo Championships
TEHRAN – Iran lost to China 13-11 at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Saturday.
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2025-06-20 19:35
Iran to play China for 2025 World U20 Water Polo C’ships 11th-place
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Australia 17-13 at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Friday.
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2025-06-19 21:33
Piazza well-acquainted about Iran in Week 2
TEHRAN – Iran volleyball team failed to meet expectations in Week 1 of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) but Roberto Piazza implies a deeper level of familiarity about his team in Week 2.
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2025-06-19 20:32
Iran beat Uruguay at 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships
TEHRAN – Iran earned third win in the 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championships, beating Uruguay 9-0 on Wednesday.