Iran fall to India at FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup 2025

TEHRAN – Iran suffered a late 70-67 loss against India in a thrilling Division match of the FIBA U16 Women's Asia Cup 2025 on Saturday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

A wake-up call for Team Melli: Iran’s CAFA setback

TEHRAN - Iran’s narrow 1-0 loss to Uzbekistan in the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup final was more than a missed opportunity, it was a reflection of deeper issues plaguing Team Melli.

Esteghlal lose to Esteghlal Khuzestan, Tractor emerge victorious

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team suffered a 1-0 loss against Esteghlal Khuzestan in Matchweek 3 of 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.

Iran volleyball earn two wins ahead of 2025 world championship

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball team defeated Slovenia 3-1 (34-32, 25-23, 25-23, 24-26) and Germany 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 25-23, 24-26, 15-12) in two friendly matches.

Iran advance to AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026

TEHRAN – Iran held off a fightback from the United Arab Emirates to top Group I of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group I with a 3-2 win on Tuesday.

10-man Iran runners-up at 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran conceded a late goal to Uzbekistan in the final match of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup on Monday.

Iran’s Kiani makes history at 2025 World Wushu Championships

TEHRAN – Zahra Kiani made history by winning Iran’s first gold medal in women’s taolu at the 2025 World Wushu Championships.

Iran finish sixth in FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025

TEHRAN – Iran finished in sixth place after a 76-73 defeat to South Korea in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025.

Iran too adept for Guam at 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Guam 6-0 at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification on Saturday.

Iran to face S. Korea in 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup fifth place

TEHRAN - Iran beat Bahrain 95-62 in the Classification 5th–8th round of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 at the M Bank Arena on Saturday.

Iran fall short against New Zealand at 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup

TEHRAN - New Zealand hit cruise mode early in the game and then coasted along finishing off with a 92-69 win over Iran in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup Quarter-Finals at the M Bank Arena on Friday.

Iran held by Tajikistan at 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN- Iran football team were held to a 2-2 draw by Tajikistan at 2025 CAFA Nations Cup on Thursday.

Iran to line up against New Zealand in 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup QF

TEHRAN - Iran were decisive in offense, but more importantly composed in defense, in their 102-62 win over Malaysia in the Qualifications to Quarter-Finals game of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 at the M Bank Arena on Thursday.

Iran start 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification on high

TEHRAN – Iran earned a 4-0 win over Hong Kong in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group I match on Wednesday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

A new chapter for Iran's U23: can they end the Olympic drought?

TEHRAN - The stage is set for a crucial encounter as Iran’s U23 football team, affectionately known as "Team Omid," prepare to kick off its 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers.

Asian Youth Para Games a chance to unearth new talents: Kargari

TEHRAN – Ghafour Kargari, president of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC), says the Asian Youth Para Games 2025 are a valuable opportunity to identify talented athletes for the 2026 Asian Para Games and the 2028 Paralympic Games.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran defeat India in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran earned their second successive win in the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup, beating India 3-0 in Group B on Monday.