Archive - Tehran Times

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran could make history at 2025 FIVB World Championship

TEHRAN - The 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship was poised to be a landmark event for Iran’s national team, with a promising squad and a favorable draw that many believed would pave the way for a historic medal.

Today 15:36

Iranian team denied visa for World Polo Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s polo team have been denied visas for the 2025 FIP Arena Polo World Championship, to be held in the United States.

Today 13:22

Iran held by England at 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran and England shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw at the 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup on Friday.

Yesterday 21:54

Five Iranians nominated for AFC Awards 2025

TEHRAN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced the highly anticipated list of nominees for the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, which will take place on Oct. 16.

Yesterday 21:29

Iran U17 handball crowned Asian champions

TEHRAN – Iran defeated South Korea 28-25 in the final match of the 1st Asian Men’s U17 Handball Championship on Thursday at the Princess Sumaya Hall in Amman, Jordan.

Yesterday 21:14

Persepolis, Malavan share the spoils: PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team were held to a goalless draw against Malavan in Matchweek 5 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.

Yesterday 13:10

Iran fail to reach 2025 FIVB World Championship semis

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Czech Republic 3-1 (25-22, 25-27, 20-25, 21-25) in the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship on Thursday.

2025-09-24 18:31

Iran defeat Malaysia AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 qualifiers

TEHRAN - Iran will defend their title at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 after clinching their Finals spot with a decisive 4-0 win against Malaysia in their Qualifiers Group G tie on Wednesday.

2025-09-24 18:15

Iran learn fate at 2025 IBSA Goalball Asia /Pacific Championships

TEHRAN – Iran discovered their fate at the 2025 IBSA Goalball Asia /Pacific Championships to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan.

2025-09-24 16:01

Iran, Czech Republic; high-stakes quarterfinal awaits

TEHRAN - The 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship underway in Pasay, the Philippines delivered another thriller as Iran clinched a 3-2 victory over Serbia in a riveting Round of 16 clash, sealing a quarterfinal showdown with the Czech Republic on Thursday. Under the guidance of head coach Roberto Piazza, Iran showed grit, resilience and late-game steel to advance in a tournament already packed with drama.

2025-09-24 12:21

Iran to play Poland at 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup opener

TEHRAN – Iran will begin the 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup with a match against Poland on Thursday.

2025-09-24 11:14

Iran advance to 2025 IHF World U17 Championship

TEHRAN – The Iranian men's U17 handball team qualified for the 2025 IHF World U17 Championship by advancing to the final of the Asian Championship.

2025-09-23 19:45

Persepolis defender Pouraligani visits children at rehabilitation center

TEHRAN – Iran and Persepolis football team defender Morteza Pouraligani visited the children at the rehabilitation center, the Children of Heaven, on Tuesday.

2025-09-23 18:16

Iran into 2025 FIVB World Championship QFs

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Serbia 3-2 (23-25, 25-19, 24-26, 25-22, 15-9) to book their place in the quarterfinals round of the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship on Tuesday.

2025-09-23 12:38

Three Iranian wrestlers banned for doping

TEHRAN – Three Iranian wrestlers have been banned for three years each after testing positive for anabolic steroid.

2025-09-22 15:41

Iran jump two spots in FIBA World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s basketball team jumped up two spots in the FIBA World Ranking, which has been updated after the conclusion of the Continental Cups.

2025-09-22 14:11

Iran down UAE at AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers

TEHRAN - Iran made it two wins out of two following their 10-0 defeat of United Arab Emirates in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers Group C match on Monday.

2025-09-22 13:20

Iran to play Mexico in friendly: Taj

TEHRAN – Mehdi Taj, head of Iran Football Federation, announced that Team Melli will play a friendly match against Mexico as part of preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2025-09-21 23:44

Iran march into 2025 Asian Men’s U17 Handball Championship semifinals

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Qatar 46-25 at the 1st Asian Men’s U17 Handball Championship on Saturday.

2025-09-21 22:09

Esteghlal held by 10-man Paykan, Tractor beat Sepahan: PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Paykan on Matchweek 4 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.

2025-09-21 21:18

Mohmadi takes silver at 2025 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Alireza Mohmedi lost to Serbian wrestler Aleksandr Komarov 4-3 in the final bout of 87kg at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships on Sunday.

2025-09-21 20:41

Iran’s Esmaeili claims gold at 2025 World Wrestling Championships

TEHRAN – Saeid Esmaeili of Iran won a gold medal at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships on Sunday.

2025-09-21 18:21

By Farrokh Hesabi

Girls’ U16 basketball team: nothing short of inspirational

TEHRAN- In a heart-stopping final at the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup Division B in Seremban, Malaysia, Iranian girls came within a single point of glory, falling 67-66 to India in a game that could have marked their historic promotion to Division A.

2025-09-21 12:42

Saravi ends four-year wait for gold: UWW

TEHRAN - Mohammadhadi Saravi ended a four-year wait to regain the title of world champion. He had his share of triumphs in the meantime -- a gold at the Paris Olympics, to say the least -- just not on this stage.