Iran setters Behnezhad and Karimi doubt for 2025 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN - Arshia Behnezhad and Javad Karimi will likely miss the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 2.

Young wushu champion martyred in brutal Israeli airstrikes

TEHRAN- Mehdi Ghaffari, a dedicated young wushu athlete from Khorramdarreh, Iran, was martyred in the latest wave of brutal and indiscriminate Israeli airstrikes. His death has sparked widespread grief across the Iranian sports community.

Iranian Karate athlete martyred in Israeli strikes

TEHRAN - Helena Gholami, a karate practitioner from Lorestan Province, was killed in the recent Israeli attacks on Iran.

Iranian boxer Rouhollah Salek martyred in Israeli attack on Iran 

TEHRAN – Iranian boxer Rouhollah Salek from Alborz Province has been martyred following the recent deadly attacks launched by the Israeli regime on Iranian territory.

Iran volleyball to build on their progress

TEHRAN - Iran's national volleyball team, known as "Team Melli,", are currently participating in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The team, under the guidance of coach Roberto Piazza, are focusing on improving their performance in Week 2.

Skate athlete Safaeian killed in Israeli attack

TEHRAN – Iranian skate athlete Matin Safaeian was killed in Israeli attack.

Asian Gymnastics Union mourns loss of Iranian gymnast Hajimiri

TEHRAN - Asian Gymnastics Union mourns the loss of Tara Hajimiri, an 8-year-old Iranian gymnast whose life was tragically taken in the recent conflict.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran Volleyball aim for resurgence in VNL Week 2

TEHRAN - The Iranian National Team arrive in Belgrade for Week 2 of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL) with a mix of relief and renewed determination after securing their first victory against Ukraine in Rio de Janeiro.

Iran defeat New Zealand at 2025 World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships

TEHRAN – Iran defeated New Zealand 15-13 at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Sunday.

Piazza receives heartfelt support from Brazilians

TEHRAN – Italian coach Roberto Piazza has been uplifted by heartfelt messages from a Brazilian supporter as Team Melli prepare for the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) match against Ukraine.

Iranian Pilates coach killed in Israeli attack

TEHRAN – In a tragic consequence of Israel’s latest assault on civilian areas in Iran, Iranian Pilates coach Niloufar Ghalehvand was killed during Friday’s strikes on Tehran.

Iranian national shooting athlete Toumari martyred in Israeli attack 

TEHRAN - Hamid Toumari, a prominent Iranian shooting athlete and a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was martyred early Saturday, June 14, in defense of Iran against the Zionist regime’s recent aggression.

Promising Iranian equestrian martyred alongside family in Israeli airstrike 

Tehran - Mehdi Pouladvand, a rising star in Iranian equestrian sports and member of Alborz Province’s team, was martyred along with his family in an Israeli airstrike targeting residential areas in Iran early Friday.

Iranian cyclist Najmeh Shams killed in Israeli strike on Tehran

TEHRAN – Najmeh Shams, an Iranian cyclist, was killed in a recent Israeli attack on residential areas in Tehran.

Iranian padel athlete Mansour martyred  in Israeli agression 

TEHRAN- Parsa Mansour, a prominent member of Iran’s national padel team, was killed in the early hours of Friday during a series of coordinated Israeli strikes on Tehran and several other cities, which also claimed the lives of military commanders, scientists, and civilians.