Kyrgyzstan stun Iran at 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Kyrgyzstan 2-1 at the 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship on Tuesday.

Hossein Abdi: Iran U23 ready for Asian Games opener against UAE

TEHRAN - Iran U23 football team head coach Hossein Abdi says his side are ready to face the United Arab Emirates in their opening match of the group stage at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

2026/27 ACL Elite: Esteghlal down Al Sadd

TEHRAN -Esteghlal football team overcame Qatar’s Al Sadd SC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 opener at the Basra International Stadium on Monday.

Shabab Al Ahli edge Tractor at 2026/27 ACL Elite

TEHRAN - Shabab Al Ahli of the UAE defeated Iran's Tractor football team 1-0 in the 2026/27 ACL Elite opener Monday night.

2026 Asian Games: Iran basketball to play Bahrain in QFs

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s national basketball team will face Bahrain in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, with a place in the last four at stake.

Iran learn volleyball fixtures for 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - The schedule for Iran’s men’s national volleyball team at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, has been announced, with Roberto Piazza’s side set to open their campaign against Kyrgyzstan.

Piazzа praises Iran volleyball fighting spirit

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s national volleyball team finished runners-up at the 23rd AVC Men’s Volleyball Championship but Italian head coach Roberto Piazza praised his players for continuing to fight until the final point.

Iran to face Kyrgyzstan at 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship opener

TEHRAN – Iran will start the 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship with a match against Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.

Japanese ambassador pledges support for Asian Para Games

TEHRAN - Japan’s ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, visited the National Paralympic Committee of Iran and held talks with its President, Ghafour Kargari, focusing on Iran’s participation in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games.

Japan sweep Iran to win 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN - Japan clinched the 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Continental Championship title with a commanding 3–0 (25–21, 26–24, 25–23) victory over Iran in the final on Sunday.

Iran set for Uzbekistan and Russia friendlies

TEHRAN - Iran’s national football team will face Uzbekistan and Russia during the upcoming September FIFA international window as part of their preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

2026 Asian Games: Iran secure quarterfinal spot

TEHRAN – Iran basketball team defeated Jordan 81-68 in the final Group B match of the 2026 Aichi and Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday.

Changwon 2026: Iranian para shooters win gold and silver

TEHRAN - Faezeh Ahmadi and Nasrin Shahi Samakhoun from Iran claimed a gold and silver medal respectively at the World Shooting Para Sport Championships on Saturday.

Iran discover rivals at 2026 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s canoe polo team have discovered their opponents at the 2026 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships.

Iran advance to 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C'ship final

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Australia 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 25-17, 25-22) at the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship semifinals on Saturday.

Iran basketball victorious over Chinese Taipei in 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran bounced back from their opening defeat to Qatar with a 72-69 win over Chinese Taipei at the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday.

Iran learn fate at 2026 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup

TEHRAN - The pathway to AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026 glory was revealed following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Iran beat Chinese Taipei at 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C'ship QFs

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 (25-19, 25-19, 21-25, 25-18) at 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship quarterfinals on Friday.

Iran’s Rahimi wins gold at Ahmedabad 2026 World Archery Para Series

TEHRAN – Somayeh Rahimi of Iran claimed a gold medal at the Ahmedabad 2026 Hyundai World Archery Para Series on Wednesday.

Iran into 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C'ship QFs

TEHRAN – Iran defeated China 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 25-23) on Wednesday to book their place at 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship.

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Iran head to Nagoya with a strong delegation

TEHRAN - Nagoya is preparing to host one of Asia’s biggest sporting events, with millions of sports fans across the continent turning their attention to the 20th Asian Games.

Iran and Iraq sitting volleyball teams hold joint training camp

TEHRAN — Iran and Iraq’s national sitting volleyball teams are currently holding a joint training camp at the Iran Sports Federation for the Disabled in Tehran.

Iran announce 12-man volleyball squad for 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran have announced their 12-player squad for the men’s volleyball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, with several notable absences from the national team roster.

Jafari: Iran’s women’s football must focus on youth development

TEHRAN - Iran women’s national team head coach Marziyeh Jafari has stressed the importance of giving young and promising players more opportunities to break into the national team, as she looks to build a stronger squad for the future.

Iran’s withdrawal has significant implications for IWBF

TEHRAN – International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) has announced that Iran’s withdrawal at this very late stage of the 2026 IWBF World Championships has significant implications for the organization and integrity of the World Championship.

Iran defeat Vietnam at AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran finished runners-up in Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers after coming from behind to defeat hosts Vietnam 3-1 on Sunday.

Iran pull out of 2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

TEHRAN - Iran’s national wheelchair basketball team will not travel to Canada for the upcoming Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships after the visas of head coach and assistant coach failed to arrive in time.

Iran basketball hold first training session in Nagoya

TEHRAN - Iran’s national basketball team held their first training session in Aichi-Nagoya after arriving in Japan ahead of the 2026 Asian Games.

Iran overpower India at 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C'ship

TEHRAN – Iran swept past India in straight sets (25-20, 28-26, 25-18) in Pool B of the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship.

Javanmardi among shooting stars to follow in Changwon 2026 Worlds

TEHRAN - Some of the world’s most decorated shooting Para sport athletes will compete in pistol events from 10 to 15 Sept.