-
Today 14:11
Joyless football in Iran
TEHRAN – Tractor defeated Persepolis in the Round of 32 of the 2025/26 Iran Hazfi Cup, but the night raised a deeper question: when insults replace excitement, what remains of the game we love?
-
Yesterday 19:41
Tractor beat Persepolis in 2025/26 Hazfi Cup Round of 32
TEHRAN – Tractor football team defeated Persepolis 8-7 on penalty shootout in 2025/26 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 32 on Thursday.
-
2025-12-17 17:44
Zob Ahan, Shams Azar share the spoils: 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Zob Ahan football team were held to a goalless draw by Shams Azar in Matchweek 14 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
-
2025-12-17 13:46
By Farrokh Hesabi
Tractor vs Persepolis: A high-stakes Hazfi Cup showdown
TEHRAN - This Thursday, Tractor and Persepolis football teams will face off in the Round of 32 of Iran’s Hazfi Cup at the Yadegar-e Emam Stadium in Tabriz, kick-off scheduled for 16:15 local time.
-
2025-12-17 10:38
Dembele and Bonmati win top prizes at the Best
TEHRAN - France attacker Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 FIFA Best Men's Player Award, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the Best Women's Player Award for third straight year, FIFA announced Tuesday night.
-
2025-12-16 14:54
Iranian woman climber Haseli dies on Mount Damavand
TEHRAN – Iranian climber Tahereh Haseli has died while attempting to ascend Mount Damavand.
-
2025-12-16 12:58
Persepolis to part ways with Serge Aurier
TEHRAN – Persepolis football club are set to part ways with Ivorian defender Serge Aurier, bringing an early end to his short and disappointing spell in Iranian football.
-
2025-12-15 20:45
Sepahan beat Foolad: 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Sepahan football team edged past Foolad 1-0 in the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Monday.
-
2025-12-15 12:59
Fatemeh Sharif takes charge of Pakistan women’s futsal team
TEHRAN - The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Sunday confirmed the appointment of Fatemeh Sharif Noghabi as the head coach of its national women’s futsal team.
-
2025-12-14 18:24
Persepolis edge Aluminum at 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team edged past Aluminum 1-0 here on Sunday at the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
-
2025-12-14 13:29
By Masoud Hossein
Iran swimmer Gholami dreams of competing in Olympics
TEHRAN – Young Iranian swimming sensation Mohammadmahdi Gholami has revealed his ambition to compete at the Olympic Games.
-
2025-12-14 12:03
Iran runners-up at 2025 Asian Youth Para Games
TEHRAN – Iran finished second at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) in Dubai.
-
2025-12-13 22:44
Women’s doubles win bronze at 2025 AYPG
TEHRAN - Narjes Soltan Mohammadi/Hananeh Nejati from Iran lost to Japan’s Asako Kurashimo/Miura Riri 3-0 in the U23 Women’s Doubles Classes WD14-20 Semifinals and claimed a bronze medal at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG).
-
2025-12-13 18:33
Iran stripped off of hosting rights in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers
TEHRAN – Iran’s national basketball team will be forced to play their home games in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers at a neutral venue.
-
2025-12-13 16:04
Men’s doubles claim title: 2025 AYPG
TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s doubles table tennis team won the title at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) on Saturday.
-
2025-12-13 15:23
Girls’ goalball team crowned 2026 AYPG champions
TEHRAN – Iran’s girls’ goalball team claimed the title of the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games on Saturday.
-
2025-12-13 11:57
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran handed a favorable Group at 2026 World Cup, expert says
TEHRAN - Following the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran found themselves placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, an outcome that former national team coach Homayoun Shahrokhi described as exceptionally favorable.
-
2025-12-12 19:18
Soraya Aghaei proposed for election as IOC member
TEHRAN - The IOC Executive Board (EB) has decided to nominate Soraya Aghaei Haji Agha, a badminton player from Iran who competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and a member of the IOC Athletes’ Commission (AC), as a candidate for IOC membership.
-
2025-12-12 18:57
Para taekwondo athletes snatch three golds at 2025 AYPG
TEHRAN – Iranian Para taekwondo athletes won three gold and one silver medals at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games on Friday.
-
2025-12-12 18:08
Iran win 2025 ISF U15 World School Volleyball Championship
TEHRAN – Iran’s boys’ team defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 (15-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-17) at the 2025 ISF U15 World School Volleyball Championship final on Friday.
-
2025-12-12 14:55
Iran move down in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking
TEHRAN – Iran moved down one place to 10th in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking released on Friday.
-
2025-12-12 13:08
Para powerlifter Pouladi optimistic about future
TEHRAN - Zahra Pouladi Jarfi, who won the first gold for Iran delegation in the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, is optimistic about the future.
-
2025-12-12 13:00
Para powerlifter Ehsani dedicates her gold to Iranian people
TEHRAN – Para powerlifter Mahdiyeh Ehsani dedicated her gold medal to the Iranian people.
-
2025-12-12 11:05
Wheelchair basketball teams win gold and silver at 2025 AYPG
TEHRAN – Iran’s boys’ and girls’ wheelchair basketball teams won a gold and silver medal at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games on Thursday.
-
2025-12-11 14:10
Iran move up in FIFA Women's World Ranking
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team moved up two spots to 68th in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking.
-
2025-12-11 12:38
Iran end in 2025 World Women's Handball Championship without single win
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Kazakhstan 24-19 in the Placement Match 31/32 of the 2025 President’s Cup Wednesday night.
-
2025-12-10 19:26
Sepahan edge Aluminum, Esteghlal held by Malavan: PGPL
TEHRAN – Sepahan fought to a 1-0 victory over Aluminum in the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
-
2025-12-10 16:14
Iranian Para powerlifter Pouladi celebrates gold at AYPG
TEHRAN – Iranian para powerlifter Zahra Pouladi won gold medal on Wednesday at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG).
-
2025-12-10 14:56
Para powerlifters start on a high note: 2025 AYPG
TEHRAN – Three Iranian para powerlifters won gold medals on Wednesday at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
-
2025-12-10 12:50
World Cup 2026 draw: A group Iran must use, not just play
TEHRAN – Iran’s draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be an opportunity for Team Melli to secure their place in the knockout stage for the first-ever time.