Hassan Yazdani undergoes successful knee surgery

TEHRAN – Freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani underwent successful surgery on his torn meniscus on Monday.

IOC President Bach thanks Hassan Rouhani for active support

TEHRAN – The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has lauded Iran President Hassan Rouhani for government's active support for the Olympic Games.

Wrestler Hassan Yazdani suffers torn meniscus

TEHRAN – Olympic gold medalist Hassan Yazdani tore the meniscus in his knee during the training for the 2019 World Wrestling Clubs Cup held in Bojnurd, northeast of Iran.

Amir Ghafour misses Tokyo Olympic Qualification

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team opposite spiker Amir Ghafour missed the 2020 Men's Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament due to back injury.

Hamid Estili not satisfied with Iran U23’s preparation

TEHRAN – Iran coach Hamid Estili has expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s preparation for the 2020 AFC U23 Championship.

Iran march into Asia-Pacific Goalball Champs semis

TEHRAN – Iran qualified for the IBSA Goalball Asia-Pacific Championships semifinals following Sunday’s wins over Australia and Japan on Sunday.

Marouf a candidate for IOC Athletes' Commission

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team captain has been confirmed as an official candidate for membership in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission.

Keykavous Saeidi appointed as Iran’s NOC secretary general

TEHRAN - Keykavous Saeidi has been chosen as secretary general of Iran’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) on Monday.

Iran fall short against Japan at IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s team lost to Japan 71-51 at the 2019 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships in Thai city Pattaya on Sunday.

“The Tsunami” Ashourzadeh targets medal at Olympics

TEHRAN - Farzan “The Tsunami” Ashourzadeh Fallah says that he is going to win medal at the next Olympic Games.

Woman shooter Karamzadeh targets Olympics medal

TEHRAN – Iranian shooter Fatemeh Karamzadeh has her eyes set on 2020 Olympic Games.

Iran U23 lose to Qatar in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team were defeated against Qatar U23 in a friendly match on Thursday.

Davarzani new president of Iran volleyball federation

TEHRAN - Mohammadreza Davarzani has been elected as new president of Iran’s Volleyball Federation on Wednesday.

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Iran volleyball’s future remains unclear

TEHRAN – With about three months until the AVC Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament, Iran volleyball’s status is still unknown and is managing by an interim president.

Iran held by Kuwait at 2020 Olympics qualification

TEHRAN – Iran handball team drew 36-36 with Kuwait at the Duhail Handball Sports Hall in Doha at the 2019 AHF Men's Asian qualification on Tuesday.

Woman weightlifter Hosseini eyes Olympics berth

TEHRAN – Iranian woman weightlifter Elham Hosseini is targeting the Tokyo Olympics.

Iran U23 football team’s future uncertain

TEHRAN – With three months to go to the 2020 AFC U23 Championship kick-off, Iran U23 football team’s future is uncertain.

Shahintab to remain Iran basketball coach until after 2020 Olympic

TEHRAN – Mehran Shahintab has extended his contract with Iran basketball team until after the 2020 Olympic Games.

Asian Volleyball Championship to begin on Friday in Tehran

TEHRAN - The 20th edition of the Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship is set to begin on September 13 in Tehran, the capital city of Iran.

Iran basketball book 2020 Olympics place

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team advanced to the 2020 Olympic Games after beating the Philippines in the 2019 FIBA World Cup classification round on Sunday.

Iranian weightlifter Sohrab Moradi undergoes surgery

TEHRAN – Iranian weightlifter Sohrab Moradi underwent shoulder surgery in Germany on Tuesday.

Iran’s NOC secretary general Shahnazi arrested

TEHRAN - Shahrokh Shahnazi, secretary general of Iran's National Olympic Committee, has been arrested over allegations of financial misconduct.

Hamed Haddadi returns to Iran national basketball team

TEHRAN – Former NBA center Hamed Haddadi has returned to Iran national basketball team after three months.

Iran’s women’s weightlifting team named for Asian championships

TEHRAN – Iranian women’s weightlifters will take part at the 2019 Asian Weightlifting Championships in China.

Philippines beat Iran at 2020 Olympic Qualifiers Round 2

East Asian side the Philippines registered win over Iran on the opening day of Group C action in Round 2 of the AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Sohrab Moradi to undergo surgery in Germany

TEHRAN – Iran's Olympic gold medalist Sohrab Moradi will undergo spinal surgery in Germany, Gholamreza Norouzi, Iran's Sports Medicine Federation, said on Sunday.