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Iran crowned champions of 2025 FIVB U21 World

TEHRAN – Iran came from a set down to beat Italy 3-1 (15-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-14) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship semifinals on Sunday.

Today 14:33

Iran top Saudi Arabia at FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025

TEHRAN - Iran pulled away early on the way to dealing Saudi Arabia an 87-43 beatdown for a triumphant start to their FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 campaign, Sunday at the MBank Arena.

Yesterday 17:09

By Masoud Hossein

Iran defeat U.S. to advance to 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship final

TEHRAN – Iran eased past the U.S. in straight sets (25-21, 25-20, 25-20) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship semifinals on Saturday.

Yesterday 16:53

Iranian ministers consult on sports diplomacy

TEHRAN – The joint meeting of the Minister of Sport and Youth and the Minister of Foreign Affairs with the heads of sports federations was held to facilitate international affairs in this field.

امیرحسین حسین‌زاده - تیم ملی فوتبال ایران و افغانستان

2025-08-29 18:03

Iran defeat Afghanistan in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran came back from a goal down to defeat Afghanistan 3-1 in the opening match of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup on Friday.

2025-08-29 16:34

Iran finish sixth at the 2025 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran lost to India 22-21 at the 2025 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship fifth-sixth place match on Friday.

2025-08-29 16:03

Iran still fifth in FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking

TEHRAN - Brazil, Portugal, Morocco, Iran, Costa Rica and New Zealand continue to lead their respective confederations in the FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking.

2025-08-29 15:12

Iran unchanged in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking

TEHRAN - The latest edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking features 12 new teams, reflecting the booming popularity of the game ahead of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines, which kicks off this coming November.

2025-08-29 13:55

Iran advance to 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship semis

TEHRAN – Iran swept past China in straight sets (25-21, 25-16, 25-15 ) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship on Friday.

2025-08-29 12:39

Sepahan complete signing of ex-Persepolis defender Gvelesiani

TEHRAN – Sepahan football club has completed the signing of Georgian defender Giorgi Gvelesiani on Friday.

2025-08-27 17:44

By Farrokh Hesabi

Aging squad and weak rivals: Iran’s CAFA dilemma

TEHRAN - The Iranian national football team’s squad announcement for the upcoming CAFA 2025 tournament by head coach Amir Ghalenoei has sparked notable criticism.

2025-08-27 16:01

Ex-Iran wrestler Habibi laid to rest

TEHRAN – Emamali Habib, Iran’s first Olympic gold medalist, was laid to rest on Wednesday in his hometown of Babol, Mazandaran Province, north of Iran.

2025-08-27 15:02

Iran victorious over Hong Kong at 2025 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran beat Hong Kong 39-20 at the 2025 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship on Wednesday.

2025-08-27 12:29

Iran squad named for 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran football coach Amir Ghalenoei has announced his 27-man squad for the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.

2025-08-27 11:43

Iran into 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship QF

TEHRAN – Iran beat Argentina 3-1 (22–25, 25–20, 25–16, 25–23) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship on Wednesday.

2025-08-26 21:55

Esteghlal held by Zob Ahan in 2025/26 PGPL Matchweek 2

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team scored a late goal to draw 3-3 with Zob Ahan in Matchweek 2 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Tuesday.

2025-08-26 17:24

Iran’s fixtures in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup revealed

TEHRAN – Iran will meet Afghanistan in the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup opening match.

2025-08-26 12:42

By Masoud Hossein

Iran basketball captain Kazemi lauds new generation

TEHRAN – Iran basketball captain Arsalan Kazemi lauded his team’s performance in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, where Team Melli won a bronze medal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

2025-08-26 10:57

Iran defeat Poland at 2025 FIVB U21 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran beat Poland 3-1 (25–18, 19–25, 25–17, 25–19) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship on Tuesday.

2025-08-25 21:49

Persepolis beat Sepahan in 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Sepahan 1-0 in Week 2 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Monday.

2025-08-25 17:39

By Farrokh Hesabi

Esteghlal’s new signings signal ambitious comeback

TEHRAN - Esteghlal Football Club are gearing up for a bold resurgence in the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) following a disappointing ninth-place finish last season. Despite last year’s league struggles, the team managed to lift the Hazfi Cup, securing a spot in the AFC Champions League Two, a testament to their potential and resilience.