Jahanfekrian becomes first female weightlifter to represent Iran at Olympics

TEHRAN – Female weightlifter Parisa Jahanfekrian will represent Iran at the 2020 Olympic Games.

Iran looking for a better place at U19 Basketball World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran will begin the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup with the aim of finishing in a better place than 2013 that they came 11th in the competition.

Iran’s 400 meters athlete Pirjahan qualifies for Olympics

TEHRAN – Iranian 400 meters Mahdi Pirjahan secured a spot at the 2020 Olympic Games.

Iran’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers fixtures revealed

TEHRAN – Iran will start the 2022 World Cup qualification Round 3 with a match against Syria on Sept. 2.

Iran learn fate at 2022 World Cup qualification Round 3

TEHRAN – Iran national football team learned their fate at the 2022 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Ali Daei lauds generous Cristiano Ronaldo

TEHRAN – Iranian legendary forward Ali Daei praised Cristiano Ronaldo for what he has done on and off the pitch.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Volleyball coach Mehregan optimistic about Iran at Tokyo

TEHRAN - The 2021 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) was a disastrous competition for Iran, where Vladimir Alekno’s team were ranked 12th in the tournament. The position has worried many, including experts and fans.

Iran's Nazemi to officiate at 2021 Futsal World Cup

TEHRAN – Iranian woman referee Gelareh Nazemi will officiate at the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Lithuania.

Iran, S. Arabia football dilemma remains unsolved

TEHRAN – Iran’s Esteghlal football team must host Al Hilal in a neutral venue in the 2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16, however the Iranian team are reluctant to meet the Saudi Arabian team in a neutral venue.

Farhad Ghaemi to come out of retirement

TEHRAN – Iran’s outside spiker Farhad Ghaemi will be come out of retirement after four months.

Iranian gymnast Keikha fails to qualify for Olympics

TEHRAN - Iranian gymnast Saeedreza Keikha failed to secure his spot at the 2020 Olympic Games.

Ehsan Hadadi to undergo surgery after Tokyo 2020

TEHRAN - Gholamreza Norouzi, head of Iran's Sports Medicine Federation, says that discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi will undergo spinal surgery after the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Firouz Karimi takes charge of Tractor football team

TEHRAN – Long-serving Iranian coach Firouz Karimi was named as new Tractor coach until the end of the season.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Dragan Skocic the best possible choice for Iran: Masoud Moeini

TEHRAN - Iranian football expert, Masoud Moeini, believes that the football federation’s decision to keep Dragan Skocic as the head coach of the Iran national team is the best decision at this time.

Skocic to lead Iran at World Cup qualifiers Round 3

TEHRAN - The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) announced that Dragan Skocic will remain as Iran coach in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers Round 3.

Mousavi defends Vladimir Alekno’s tactics in 2021 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran middle blocker Mohammad Mousavi defended Vladimir Alekno’s tactics in the 2021 Volleyball Nations League.

Iran’s Hazfi Cup final date revealed

TEHRAN – The Iran’s Hazfi Cup final date will be held on Aug. 9.

Aghaei becomes the first woman to represent Iran at Olympics badminton

TEHRAN – Soraya Aghaei will be the first woman badminton player to represent Iran at the Olympic Games.

Woman sprinter Fasihi to represent Iran at Tokyo 2020

TEHRAN – Sprinter Farzaneh Fasihi became the Iran’s ninth woman to compete at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.