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Yesterday 16:22
Iran march into 2026 CAVA semifinals
TEHRAN – The Iranian women’s national volleyball team septs past Kazakhstan in straight sets (25-22, 25-20, 25-22) in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) on Monday.
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Yesterday 11:50
Nahid Kiani dedicates gold medal to Iran people
TEHRAN – Iran’s woman’s taekwondo athlete Nahid Kiani dedicated her gold medal to the Iranian people.
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Yesterday 11:42
Iran volleyball team depart for Turkey on Saturday
TEHRAN - The Iranian men's national volleyball team will fly to Turkey on Saturday ahead of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) campaign.
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Yesterday 11:37
Manolopoulos to return to Iran on Tuesday
TEHRAN - After a three-month hiatus, Greece’s Sotiris Manolopoulos is set to return to Tehran this Tuesday, marking a critical turning point in Iran’s preparation for the remainder of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
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2026-05-24 13:48
Former Iran midfielder Parviz Ghelichkhani dies
TEHRAN — Former Iran national football team midfielder Parviz Ghelichkhani died on Saturday after a long battle with illness. He was 80.
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2026-05-24 13:29
Kiani takes gold at 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s Nahid Kiani won a gold medal at the 27th Asian Taekwondo Championships underway in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sunday.
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2026-05-24 11:52
Iran sweep Sri Lanka at 2026 CAVA
TEHRAN – The Iranian women’s national volleyball team defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-11) in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) on Sunday.
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2026-05-24 11:25
Iranians win medals at Oran 2026 Para Powerlifting African Open Championships
TEHRAN – Iranian para powerlifters claimed medals at the 2026 Para Powerlifting African Open Championships held in Oran, Algeria.
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2026-05-24 10:50
Poriya Hossein Khanzadeh poised for Serie A return
TEHRAN - Iranian volleyball player Poriya Hossein Khanzadeh is reportedly on the verge of a high-profile return to the Italian Serie A, with reports linking the 21-year-old outside hitter to Cuneo.
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2026-05-23 12:53
Iran’s fixtures at 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Championship unveiled
TEHRAN - The Asian Volleyball Confederation has announced the full schedule for the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Championship.
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2026-05-23 11:45
Hajimousaei wins Iran’s fourth gold at 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s Mahdi Hajimousaei won a gold medal at thethird day of the 27th Asian Taekwondo Championships underway in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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2026-05-23 11:19
Roberto Piazza arrives in Tehran
TEHRAN - Roberto Piazza, the highly-regarded Italian head coach, arrived at Imam Khomeini International Airport Friday afternoon, Friday, signaling the start of the final push toward the upcoming Volleyball Nations League (VNL) campaign.
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2026-05-23 11:14
Iranian powerlifters win golds at Oran 2026
TEHRAN – Amir Jafari and Mohsen Bakhtiar claimed two gold and one silver medal at the Oran 2026 Para Powerlifting African Open Championships on Friday.
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2026-05-23 10:29
Iran and Russia NPCs ink MoU
TEHRAN - In a significant move to bolster international cooperation in para-sports, the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) of Iran and Russia have officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering bilateral development.
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2026-05-22 16:32
Iran’s Para powerlifter Izadi snatches gold at Oran 2026
TEHRAN – Alireza Izadi of Iran claimed a gold medal at the Oran 2026 Para Powerlifting African Open Championships on Thursday.
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2026-05-22 16:15
Iran dominate Bangladesh in CAVA Women’s Volleyball Championship Opener
TEHRAN – The Iranian women’s national volleyball team signaled their championship intent on Friday, kicking off their CAVA (Central Asian Volleyball Association) campaign with a clinical 3-0 (25-6, 25-9, 25-10) demolition of Bangladesh.
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2026-05-22 15:22
Iranian duo secure gold at 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships
TEHRAN – Iranian taekwondo athletes achieved significant success on Friday at the 27th Asian Taekwondo Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, clinching two gold medals.
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2026-05-22 14:46
Iran NPC chief delivers speech at Russian Paralympic Committee's anniversary
TEHRAN - Ghafour Kargari, President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Iran, delivered a keynote address at the 30th anniversary ceremony of the Russian Paralympic Committee during his official visit to Russia.
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2026-05-22 12:10
Rouzbeh Cheshmi ruled out of 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN — Iran defensive midfielder Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury during training in Antalya, Turkey.
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2026-05-22 11:24
Iran to play Mali in 2026 World Cup preparation
TEHRAN - Iran have added a second friendly to their pre-World Cup itinerary, announcing a June 4 meeting with Mali during their training camp in Antalya, Turkey.
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2026/05/20
Abdi: Asian Games can pave way for Olympics qualification
TEHRAN - Hossein Abdi, head coach of Iran's U23 football team, says he hopes the 2026 Asian Games will serve as a springboard for 2028 Olympic qualification.
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2026/05/20
Rezvani elected as head of Iran’s Aquatics Sports Federation
TEHRAN – Mohsen Rezvani was elected as head of Iran’s Aquatics Sports Federation for the fourth successive term.
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2026/05/20
Iran to send 27 athletes to 2026 Youth Olympic Games
TEHRAN - Iran's delegation for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal — the first edition of the Games to be held on African soil — is locked in. With 27 athletes qualified across 12 disciplines, the lineup is 99% final just five months out.
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2026/05/20
Iran coach Ghalenoei not satisfied with team’s readiness
TEHRAN – Iran Coach Amir Ghalenoei said getting the squad physically ready for the tournament would be difficult after most domestic-based players went seven weeks without competitive football during the suspension of the Iranian league.
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2026/05/19
2026 World Cup: Iranian players still await U.S. visas
TEHRAN - Iran’s national team have traveled to Turkey to continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup while still waiting for the visas required to enter the United States.
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2026/05/19
Iran's NPC chief Kargari to attend Russia Paralympic anniversary
TEHRAN – Ghafour Kargari, head of Iran's National Paralympic Committee (NPC), will attend the 30th anniversary of the Russian Paralympic Committee's establishment.
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2026/05/19
Nemati expresses concerns for Iran’s Para archery team ahead of Nagoya 2026
TEHRAN – Iran’s Para Archery national team head coach, Zahra Nemati, has voiced significant apprehension regarding the team’s prospects for the Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games. Citing the ongoing conflict, Nemati revealed that Iran has secured only three qualification quotas for the Games, and alarmingly, even these qualified athletes are reportedly far from peak physical condition.
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2026/05/19
Aida Arab named best line player at Asian U16 Handball Championship
TEHRAN - Iranian line player Aida Arab has earned the distinction of being recognized as the tournament's top line player at the Asian Girls' U16 Handball Championship, which recently concluded in Kazakhstan.
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2026/05/18
Iran's U16 girls finish fourth at Asian Handball Championships
TEHRAN - On the final day of the 1st AHF Asian Women’s U16 Handball Championship in Kazakhstan, Iran's national team took on the host nation and suffered a loss in the third-place match.
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2026/05/18
Iran football team to hold camp in Antalya
TEHRAN - The Iran national football team's flight landed in Antalya Monday noon.