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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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2026-05-08 16:24

Iran’s Zare and Gholizadeh grab gold and silver at IWF Junior Worlds

TEHRAN — Iran’s Abolfazl Zare and Farhad Gholizadeh combined to deliver a standout haul at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships on Friday, with Zare taking gold and Gholizadeh silver in the men’s 110kg division.

2026-05-08 12:40

Iran to arrive in U.S. two weeks before 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN - Iran national football team plan to arrive in the United States 14 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-05-08 12:02

Iran determined to do something epic: Ghalenoei

TEHRAN – Iran football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei says that they are going to do something epic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-05-08 11:00

Iran’s Zarei wins bronze at IWF World Junior Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Hamidreza Zarei captured a bronze medal at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships on Thursday night in Ismailia, Egypt.

2026-05-06 11:36

Iran seeks FIFA guarantees for World Cup participation

Iran’s football federation chief said Tuesday the national team is preparing to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but its presence depends on receiving firm guarantees from the governing body FIFA.

2026-05-06 11:10

Asian Para Games: Nagoya team managers hold session

TEHRAN — Team managers participating in the 2026 Asian Para Games convened for a session at the Iranian Paralympic Committee (NPC) headquarters on Tuesday.

2026/05/06

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran’s U23 team in limbo as Asian Games approach

TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team—traditionally known as Team Omid—find themselves in a familiar state of uncertainty just months before the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. Despite official assurances that the team will represent the country, a lack of clarity over their technical staff, squad composition, and preparation plans has once again raised serious concerns about the federation’s long-term planning.

2026-05-05 15:22

Potential Yazdani–Sadulaev showdown planned in Russia

TEHRAN — Russian wrestling media are reporting that the country's federation is looking to stage a series of high-profile exhibition bouts between Iranian and Russian stars on Russian soil.

2026-05-05 13:54

Iran’s junior weightlifting team depart for Egypt

TEHRAN - Iran’s junior weightlifting squad departed for Egypt to compete in the 2026 World Junior Weightlifting Championships — marking the second time the team is led by Olympic and World Champion Sohrab Moradi.

2026-05-05 13:29

Lech Poznań reluctant to extend Gholizadeh’s deal

TEHRAN - After it was confirmed that Lech Poznań’s Iranian winger Ali Gholizadeh will be sidelined for at least eight months due to an ACL tear, several Polish outlets are now reporting that the club have decided not to extend a new one‑year contract with the player, raising the possibility that he may return to Iran next season.