By Farrokh Hesabi

Sports minister Soltanifar slams U.S. sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Masoud Soltanifar, slammed the international sanctions against Iran and mentioned them as the root of “the most of the current problems of Iran’s sports” in a webinar with provincial sports managers on Sunday.

Shiraz to host J4 Tennis Tournament

TEHRAN - International Tennis Federation's J4 tournament will be held in Shiraz, Iran from May 17 to 22.

Wushu athlete Mansourian undergoes surgery

TEHRAN - Five-time wushu world champion, Shahrbanoo Mansourian, underwent surgery after her bowels had become twisted and blocked.

Nemati nominated for IPC Athletes' Council elections

TEHRAN – Archer Zahra Nemati - a two-time Paralympic champion - has been nominated for the IPC Athletes’ Council elections at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Parvin, Daei at IFFHS Asia Team of the XXth Century

TEHRAN – Iranian legendary football players Ali Parvin and Ali Daei have been chosen by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) at the Asia Men Team OF THE XXth Century.

Sohrab Moradi to compete in Cali for Olympic ticket

TEHRAN – Iranian weightlifter Sohrab Moradi will travel to Cali, Colombia on Sunday to compete at the Ibero-American Championship and the Open Specialty Qualifications.

Ashkan Dejagah aims to return to Bundesliga

TEHRAN – Iran international midfielder Ashkan Dejagah has revealed that he wants to return to Bundesliga.

Rostami claims gold at World Para Powerlifting World Cup

TEHRAN – Rouhollah Rostami from Iran seized a gold medal at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.

Iran’s Moradi wins silver at World Para Powerlifting World Cup

TEHRAN – Nader Moradi from Iran took a silver medal at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.

Iran football federation dismisses Branko Ivankovic link

TEHRAN - Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has dismissed the speculation that it might consider Branko Ivankovic as Iran football team next coach.

Iranian rower Aghamirzaei secures Olympics quota

TEHRAN - Iran’s Ali Aghamirzaei secured an Olympic Games quota at the men’s K1 1000 on Thursday at the Asian Canoe Confederation qualifiers in Pattaya, Thailand on Thursday.

Iran’s Jafari snatches gold at World Para Powerlifting World Cup

TEHRAN - Iran's Amir Jafari Arangeh won a gold medal at the men’s under-65kg class of the 2021 World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand.

Hadadi likely to miss Olympics due to back injury

TEHRAN – Iranian discus thrower Ehsan hadada will likely miss the 2020 Olympic Games due to the spinal injury.

Takhti Cup relocates from Chabahar to Tehran

TEHRAN – The 41st edition of Takhti Cup has been moved from Chabahar, located in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, to Iran capital Tehran.

Iran football team to travel to Bahrain on May 31

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will travel to Manama, Bahrain on May 31 to play their four matches at Group C of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Six powerlifters to represent Iran at Bangkok 2021 World Cup

Tehran – Six Iranian powerlifters will participate at the Bangkok 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup.

Maryam Irandoost takes charge of Iran’s women’s football team

TEHRAN – Maryam Irandoost was appointed as new head coach of Iran’s women’s national football team on Monday.

Iranians win four medals at Karate 1-Premier League

TEHRAN - Iranian karate athletes claimed one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the Karate 1-Premier League in Lisbon, Portugal on Sunday.

Faraz Kamalvand named Saipa coach

TEHRAN – Faraz Kamalvand was named as new coach of Saipa football team on Sunday.

Interview by Farrokh Hesabi

Ex-Iran defender Nosrati lauds clubs’ performance in ACL

TEHRAN - Former Iran national team player, Mohammad Nosrati, believes that all four Iranian teams in the 2021 AFC Champions League had spectacular performances.

Three Iranian teams learn fate at 2021 ACL (West) Round of 16

TEHRAN - The 2021 AFC Champions League (West) Round of 16 cast was finalized following the conclusion of the Group Stage on Friday.

Bahmanyar secures third Olympics karate spot for Iran

TEHRAN – Karate athlete Sara Bahmanyar secured Iran’s third spot at the 2020 Olympic Games.

Iran to play Japan in 2021 VNL opener

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team will start the 2021 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a match against Japan on May 28.

Manavinejhad joins French team Stade Poitevin Poitiers

TEHRAN – French volleyball team Stade Poitevin Poitiers completed the signing of Iranian outside hitter Mohammadjavad Manavinejhad.