Iran too strong for Kuwait at AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifier

TEHRAN- Iran made it two wins out of two after defeating Kuwait 10-0 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers Group B tie on Wednesday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran’s victory over Tanzania fails to silence critics

TEHRAN - Iran’s 2–0 win over Tanzania in Tuesday’s friendly at Rashid Stadium in Dubai might have looked like a positive step on paper, but the performance left little reason for optimism about the team’s tactical or technical progress under Amir Ghalenoei.

Hesamifard becomes first Iranian woman to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000m

TEHRAN - Iranian mountaineer Afsaneh Hesamifard has become the first Iranian woman to summit all 14 of the world's highest mountains above 8,000 meters, following her successful ascent of Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188m) on Tuesday morning.

Iran open AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers on high

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in their opening AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers Group B tie on Monday.

Iran’s Bakhtiar wins silver at 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship

TEHRAN – Mohsen Bakhtiar of Iran won a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship underway in Cairo, Egypt on Monday.

Iran’s Jafari snatches silver at 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship

TEHRAN – Amir Jafari Arangeh of Iran claimed a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship underway in Cairo, Egypt on Monday.

Rostami takes silver at 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship

TEHRAN - Iran’s Roohallah Rostami seized a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship underway in Cairo, Egypt.

Iran clinch historic 2025 World Weightlifting Championship title

TEHRAN - In a thrilling display of power and precision, Iran’s men’s team emerged as the dominant force at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships, held in Førde, Norway, from Oct. 2 to 11.

Hadi Choopan comes second at 2025 Mr. Olympia

TEHRAN – Hadi Choopan of Iran became runner-up at the 2025 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding.

Iran water polo runners-up at 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team lost to China 16-15 on Saturday in the final match of the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships.

Cairo 2025: Iran seize first ever women world champion

TEHRAN - Atiyeh Sadat Hosseini makes history winning Iran’s first-ever women’s gold in World Para Powerlifting Championships, triumphing in women’s up to 61kg category.

By Engin FIRAT

Iran vs Russia: A tactical test that exposes gaps in creativity

TEHRAN - Iran’s 2–1 defeat to Russia should be seen less as a result and more as a tactical lesson. Facing a disciplined European side, Team Melli had the chance to measure themselves against World Cup-level opposition.

Iran’s Nasiri wins silver at 2025 World Weightlifting Championships

TEHRAN – Alireza Nasiri of Iran claimed a silver medal at the 2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships Friday night.

By Masoud Hossein

Russia beat Iran in friendly

TEHRAN – Russia football team defeated Iran 2-1 in a friendly match held at the Volgograd Arena Friday night.

Iran crowned champions of 2025 Asian Pahlevani Wrestling

TEHRAN – Iran won the title of the 2025 Asian Pahlevani Wrestling Championship on Friday.

Iran water polo advance to 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships final

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team edged past Japan 19-18 on Friday and propelled to the final match of the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships.

Iran’s Moeini snatches silver at 2025 World Weightlifting Championships

TEHRAN – Alireza Moeini of Iran snatched a silver medal at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships on Thursday.

Iran water polo into 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships semis

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team defeated Thailand 21-6 at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Thursday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

PGPL suffers from low quality and draw overload

TEHRAN - The 2025 season of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) has exposed serious concerns about the quality and competitiveness of top-flight football in the country.