Al Sadd have no option but to beat Persepolis: Jesualdo Ferreira

TEHRAN - Al Sadd football team coach Jesualdo Ferreira says they have come to Tehran to beat Persepolis and book a place in the final match of the AFC Champions League.

Persepolis ready for difficult match against Al Sadd: Branko Ivankovic

TEHTAN – Persepolis football team coach Branko Ivankovic knows well about the difficult match against Qatari giants Al Sadd in Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran to play friendly with Qatar: report

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will meet Qatar in a friendly match prior to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Iranian freestylers win two bronze at Wrestling World Championships

TEHRAN – Hassan Yazdani Charati and Parviz Hadi Basmanj from Iran won two bronze medals at the men's senior freestyle Wrestling World Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Sunday.

Saman Ghoddos has no regret over choosing Iran

TEHRAN – Iran international midfielder Saman Ghoddos insists he has made the right decision in choosing to play for his country of birth over Sweden.

Iran to celebrate National Paralympic Day

The Iran National Paralympic Committee (NPC) will celebrate National Paralympic Day on Monday (22 October), promoting sport for people with an impairment, at the Milad Sport Complex in Tehran.

Iran collect three medals at Manchester Taekwondo Grand Prix

TEHRAN – Iranian taekwondo practitioners claimed three medals at the World Taekwondo Manchester Grand Prix.

Iran football federation sends condolences over the death of Peter Velappan

TEHRAN - The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has expressed condolences over the death of Peter Velappan, former Asian Football Confederation (AFC) general secretary.

Former wrestling coach Moezzipour passes away

TEHRAN – Former Iran freestyle wrestler and wrestling coach Mahmoud Moezzipour passed away on Saturday.

Iranian duo Saberi, Ashofteh join Balıkesir DSİ

TEHRAN – Iranian international volleyball players Mahsa Saberi and Mona Ashofteh have signed contract with Turkish club Balıkesir DSİ.

Persepolis midfielder Kamyabinia fit for Al Sadd match

TEHRAN – Persepolis defensive midfielder Kamal Kamyabinia will be ready for the vital match against Al Sadd of Qatar.

Iran Professional League: Esteghlal move up to fifth place

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team defeated Saipa 2-1 to move up to fifth place in the Iran Professional League table.

Para swimmer Shahin Izadyar honored by Persepolis

TEHRAN – Iranian para swimmer Shahin Izadyar was honored by Persepolis football club in the team’s training in Tehran on Friday.

Iran move 17 spots up at Youth Olympic Games

TEHRAN – Iran delegation moved 17 spots up to seventh at the Youth Olympic Games held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from October 6 to 18.

Ex-Iran striker Hashemian lauds performance against Bolivia

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team striker Vahid Hashemian has applauded the performance of Team Melli against Bolivia.

Gelareh Nazemi, Iran’s refereeing pioneer

Sitting in a lounge on the 24th floor of a hotel in central Buenos Aires, Gelareh Nazemi conveys a certain shyness, which stands in contrast to the confidence she demonstrates when dealing with matters on a futsal court.

Iran edge Bolivia in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team edged past Bolivia 2-1 in a friendly match in front of male and female fans on Tuesday.

Ex-Iran keeper Sosha Makani has possible torn ACL

TEHRAN – Mjøndalen IF goalkeeper Sosha Makani has sustained a knee injury and will likely miss the Norwegian Premier League season.

Queiroz’s double standard policy over Team Melli players’ retirement

TEHRAN – Carlos Queiroz’s uncompromising policy on taking back players after declaration of retirement from the Team Melli, has all of the sudden changed when it comes to Team Melli striker Sardar Azmoun.

Iranian para athletes beyond expectations

TEHRAN – Ahead of the 2018 Asian Para Games, the National Paralympic Committee’s officials said Iran would participate in the Games to defend its fourth place in Incheon but the sportspersons performed beyond the expectations.

Match against Iran is a good opportunity for young players: Cesar Farias

TEHRAN - Bolivia head coach Cesar Farias says the friendly match against Iran will be a good opportunity for their young players to show their potentials.

Team Melli will be different in AFC Asian Cup: Carlos Queiroz

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Carlos Queiroz said they will be different in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup through different preparation.

Female judoka Maral Mardani to carry Iran’s flag at Youth Olympic Games

TEHRAN - Female judo practitioner Maral Mardani will carry Iran’s flag at the closing ceremony of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games.

Iranian swimmer Shahin Izadyar Persian version of Michael Phelps

TEHRAN – Shahin Izadyar, who won six gold medals at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, resembles the most decorated Olympian of all time Michael Phelps.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran record best ever showing at Asian Para Games

TEHRAN – Iran delegation moved one place up to third place at the Asian Para Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Iran’s men’s wheelchair basketball team champions of Asian Para Games

TEHRAN – Iran national wheelchair basketball team defeated Japan in the final match of the 2018 Asian Para Games to win the title.

Siamand Rahman completes hat trick of golds at Asian Para Games

TEHRAN – Super heavyweight powerlifter Siamand Rahman completed a remarkable Asian Para Games hat trick of gold medals on Friday.

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Iranian goalball teams win gold, bronze medals

TEHRAN – Iran’s men's goalball team defeated China 8-3 in the final game of the third edition of the Asian Para Games on Friday.

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Iranian sitting volleyball teams win gold, silver medals

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s and women’s sitting volleyball teams claimed gold and silver medal respectively at the 2018 Asian Para Games on Thursday.

Iran move up to 2018 Asian Para Games third place

TEHRAN – Iranian sportspersons claimed 13 more gold medals on Wednesday and moved two places up to third at the 2018 Asian Para Games.