Alireza Karimi takes silver at Matteo Pellicone

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Alireza Karimi claimed a silver medal at the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series 2021.

Iran judo chief Miresmaeili hospitalized after heart attack

TEHRAN – Head of Iran judo federation Arash Miresmaeli has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack on Saturday.

IPL: Sepahan thrash Aluminum, Persepolis held by Sanat Naft

TEHRAN – Sepahan battered Aluminum 6-1 in Matchday 17 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Saturday.

A difficult task ahead of Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team will continue the rest of the Iran Professional league (IPL) season with Farhad Majidi but the team will have a difficult task to end their eight-year title drought.

Alamian’s brothers win bronze at WTT Contender Series

TEHRAN - Iranian duo Nima Alamian and Noshad Alamiyan won a bronze medal at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender Series on Friday.

Azad University crowned Iran water polo league champions

TEHRAN – Azad University water polo team claimed the title of Iran Water Polo League on Friday.

Alireza Beiranvand returns to Antwerp training

TEHRAN – Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has returned to Antwerp’s training after two weeks.

Iran’s Khademalsharieh named as FIDE Athletes Commission

TEHRAN - Sarasadat Khademalsharieh from Iran has been named as FIDE Athletes Commission.

Iran remain unchanged at FIBA World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team remained in the 23rd place at the FIBA World Ranking Men.

Esteghlal part ways with Mahmoud Fekri

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club parted company with Mahmoud Fekri on Tuesday after a string of poor results in Iran Professional League.

Persepolis extend winning streak to six: IPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team edged past Saipa 1-0 to extend their winning streak to six in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.

The world never forgets Siamand Rahman’s smile

TEHRAN – One year ago today, the world's strongest Paralympian Siamand Rahman passed away due a heart attack. It was one of the most unexpected things that has ever happened to the world of the sports.

Ex-Iran U23 coach Zlatko Kranjcar passes away

TEHRAN – Former Iran U23 football team head coach Zlatko Kranjcar passed away on Monday.

Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers shine at Ukrainian Memorial

TEHRAN – Seven Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers claimed medals at the at the XXIV Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial in Kyiv.

Baharvand appointed FFIRI acting vice president

TEHRAN – New president of Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) Shahabeddin Azizi Khadem appointed Heydar Baharvand as the federation’s acting vice president.

Iran to take part at Sofia Taekwondo Open

TEHRAN – Iran will send six taekwondo practitioners to Bulgaria on Thursday to participate at the eighth edition of the Sofia Taekwondo Open.

We need help to improve our football: Azizi Khadem

TEHRAN – Newly-elected president of Iran football federation Shahabeddin Azizi Khadem says that they need help to improve football.

Azizi Khadem elected head of Iran football federation

TEHRAN – Shahabeddin Azizi Khadem was elected as president of Iran football federation on Sunday for a four-year term.

Iran Hazfi Cup’s Round of 32 dates announced

TEHRAN – Iran League Football Organization has announced the dates of the Iran Hazfi Cup’s Round of 32.

Beiranvand decides to stay and fight for his place at Antwerp

TEHRAN – Iranian international goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand wants to fight for his place at Antwerp.

Iranian coach will lead volleyball team in next Olympics: Davarzani

TEHRAN - Head of Iran volleyball federation Mohammadreza Davarzani said that their team at the 2024 Olympic Games will be headed by an Iranian coach.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Expert Mozafari supports referees in FFIRI’s elections

TEHRAN - In less than 48 hours, Iranian football federation will see its new president in the elections which will be held on Sunday, Fab. 28. Former Iranian referee Navid Mozafari says that the referees also deserve to be in the new federation’s board of directors.

Zahra Nemati runner-up at Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament

TEHRAN – Zahra Nemati from Iran fell short in the final match of the Fazza Para Archery World Ranking Tournament, losing to her Turkish rival Sengul Yagmur 6-2 at the recurve women open.

Esteghlal, Persepolis learn fate at Hazfi Cup

TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams, as the most decorated teams in Iran’s Hazfi Cup, learned their rivals at the competition’s Round of 32.

Iranian duo shortlisted for 2021 International Women’s Day Recognition awards

TEHRAN - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has released the shortlist for the 2021 International Women’s Day Recognition, with winners to be announced on 8 March’s global celebration of women and gender equality.

Mehdi Pashazadeh named Machine Sazi coach

TEHRAN – Mehdi Pashazadeh was appointed as head coach of Iranian top-flight football team Machine Sazi on Wednesday.