Iran handball headquarters attacked by Israel

TEHRAN - The Israeli military attacked Iran's handball federation’s headquarters in Tehran on Monday.

Iran setters Behnezhad and Karimi doubt for 2025 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN - Arshia Behnezhad and Javad Karimi will likely miss the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 2.

Young wushu champion martyred in brutal Israeli airstrikes

TEHRAN- Mehdi Ghaffari, a dedicated young wushu athlete from Khorramdarreh, Iran, was martyred in the latest wave of brutal and indiscriminate Israeli airstrikes. His death has sparked widespread grief across the Iranian sports community.

Iranian Karate athlete martyred in Israeli strikes

TEHRAN - Helena Gholami, a karate practitioner from Lorestan Province, was killed in the recent Israeli attacks on Iran.

Iranian boxer Rouhollah Salek martyred in Israeli attack on Iran 

TEHRAN – Iranian boxer Rouhollah Salek from Alborz Province has been martyred following the recent deadly attacks launched by the Israeli regime on Iranian territory.

Iran volleyball to build on their progress

TEHRAN - Iran's national volleyball team, known as "Team Melli,", are currently participating in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The team, under the guidance of coach Roberto Piazza, are focusing on improving their performance in Week 2.

Former Iran U23 coach Coordes passes away

TEHRAN – Former Iran U23 football team coach Egon Coordes died at the age of 81.

Golzadeh joins Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina

TEHRAN – Iranian volleyball player Amir Mohammad Golzadeh joined Italian club Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina.

Bahrain, Pakistan and Korea claim opening victories at AVC Men’s Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Hosts Bahrain, Pakistan and Korea opened their campaigns with impressive victories on Wednesday as the inaugural AVC Men’s Nations Cup Bahrain 2025 got underway at Isa bin Rashid Hall, launching the eight-day competition with three action-packed encounters.

Manchester City announce new club captain for 2025/26 season

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have decided upon their new club captain ahead of the 2025/26 season, following the departure of Kevin De Bruyne to Napoli.

Skate athlete Safaeian killed in Israeli attack

TEHRAN – Iranian skate athlete Matin Safaeian was killed in Israeli attack.

Mohammad Mohammadi appointed Foolad general manager

TEHRAN – Former Persepolis and Esteghlal goalkeeper Mohammad Mohammadi has been appointed as Foolad football club general manager.

Handball player Akbari martyred in Israeli attack

TEHRAN – Saber Akbari, Iranian handball player, was martyred in Israeli attack.

Asian Gymnastics Union mourns loss of Iranian gymnast Hajimiri

TEHRAN - Asian Gymnastics Union mourns the loss of Tara Hajimiri, an 8-year-old Iranian gymnast whose life was tragically taken in the recent conflict.

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Iran Volleyball aim for resurgence in VNL Week 2

TEHRAN - The Iranian National Team arrive in Belgrade for Week 2 of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a mix of relief and renewed determination after securing their first victory against Ukraine in Rio de Janeiro.

Iran defeat New Zealand at 2025 World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships

TEHRAN – Iran defeated New Zealand 15-13 at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Sunday.

Piazza receives heartfelt support from Brazilians

TEHRAN – Italian coach Roberto Piazza has been uplifted by heartfelt messages from a Brazilian supporter as Team Melli prepare for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) match against Ukraine.

Iranian Pilates coach killed in Israeli attack

TEHRAN – In a tragic consequence of Israel’s latest assault on civilian areas in Iran, Iranian Pilates coach Niloufar Ghalehvand was killed during Friday’s strikes on Tehran.

Iranian national shooting athlete Toumari martyred in Israeli attack 

TEHRAN - Hamid Toumari, a prominent Iranian shooting athlete and a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was martyred early Saturday, June 14, in defense of Iran against the Zionist regime’s recent aggression.

Promising Iranian equestrian martyred alongside family in Israeli airstrike 

Tehran - Mehdi Pouladvand, a rising star in Iranian equestrian sports and member of Alborz Province’s team, was martyred along with his family in an Israeli airstrike targeting residential areas in Iran early Friday.