-
2025-05-07 12:15
By Masoud Hossein
Women’s kabaddi aim for second Asian Games gold: coach
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s kabaddi coach Mahrokh Danesh expressed hope that they can repeat their gold medal achievement from the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
-
2025-05-07 11:35
Iran beat Philippines in AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025
TEHRAN - A late goal from Iran secured a 1-0 victory in their opening match of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 as they saw off the Philippines Wednesday morning.
-
2025-05-06 12:16
Shahrdari Gorgan clinch 2024/25 Iran Basketball League title
TEHRAN – Shahrdari Gorgan defeated Tabiat 98-95 on Monday to win the 2024/25 Iranian Basketball Super League (IBSL) championship.
-
2025-05-06 11:28
2025 World Youth and Junior Championships: Iran’s big four dominate heavyweights
TEHRAN - Iran had a 1-2 finish in both the heaviest men’s events on the final day of the 2025 World Youth and Junior Championships in Lima, Peru. The women’s winners on an all-juniors program were from Turkmenistan and Turkey.
-
2025-05-06 10:30
Iran lose to Portugal in 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup
TEHRAN - Iran concluded their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Group B campaign with a 7-5 defeat to two-time champions Portugal on Monday.
-
2025-05-05 13:36
Yazdani claims gold in 2025 World Youth Weightlifting Championships
TEHRAN – Hossein Yazdani of Iran snatched a gold medal in the 2025 World Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships on Monday.
-
2025-05-05 12:23
Mohammadpour: Mirjalili is the world’s best goalkeeper
TEHRAN - Goalkeeper Mehdi Mirjalili discusses his goalscoring ability, while Movahed Mohammadpour insists Iran’s only target is to win this FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
-
2025-05-04 18:08
Fasihi to miss 2025 Asian Athletics Championships
TEHRAN – Iranian woman sprinter Farzaneh Fasihi may miss the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships due to a foot injury.
-
2025-05-04 16:50
Ex-Iran striker Rowshan undergoes surgery
TEHRAN – Former Iran and Esteghlal football club forward Hassan Rowshan underwent a successful surgery on Sunday in Tehran.
-
2025-05-04 13:27
Dastan: We progress step by step in 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran’s beach soccer goalkeeper Mohammad Dastan has expressed confidence that the team will progress step by step in the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
-
2025-05-03 18:30
Mohajeri named Nassaj head coach in PGPL
TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Mohajeri was appointed as the new head coach of the struggling football team Nassaji on Saturday.
-
2025-05-03 17:50
Iran down Paraguay in 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup
TEHRAN - A suffocating defense carried Iran to a second consecutive victory at Seychelles 2025, leaving winless Paraguay on the brink.
-
2025-05-03 16:31
By Farrokh Hesabi
Skocic's masterclass leads Tractor to historic Persian Gulf Pro League triumph
TEHRAN - Dragan Skocic orchestrates Tractor's maiden league title, ending years of anticipation in Tabriz, as relegation drama unfolds in a captivating PGPL week.
-
2025-05-03 12:30
Iran’s Hosseini snatches bronze in World Youth and Junior Championships
TEHRAN – Zahra Hosseini of Iran claimed a bronze medal in the 2025 World Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships on Saturday.
-
2025-05-02 21:36
Tractor win Iran football league for first time
TEHRAN – Tractor football team claimed the title of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) for the first time on Friday.
-
2025-05-01 21:44
Persepolis victorious against Mes, Havadar relegated from PGPL
TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Mes 3-0 in 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Thursday.
-
2025-05-01 20:59
Iran start 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup on high
TEHRAN - Iran staved off a late fightback from debutants Mauritania to start their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 Group B campaign with a 5-4 win on Thursday.
-
2025-05-01 16:07
Former Iran coach Salehnia passes away
TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team coach Bahman Salehnia passed away on Thursday.
-
2025-04-30 15:10
Mojallali handed four-year ban for meldonium positive
TEHRAN – Iranian rower Adel Mojallali has been banned for four years by the Iran National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) after a positive test for meldonium.
-
2025-04-30 12:16
Persepolis reach agreement with Swiss defender Hadergjonaj
TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis have reportedly agreed to sign Swiss right-back Florent Hadergjonaj.
-
2025-04-29 17:14
Iran focus on reaching 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup final
TEHRAN - Fresh from lifting the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 in March, Iran will shift their focus towards the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 that kicks off on Thursday.
-
2025-04-29 15:04
Send-off ceremony held for Iran’s women’s futsal team
TEHRAN — A send-off ceremony for the Iran's women's futsal team took place at the headquarters of the Iran National Football Camp on Tuesday in Tehran.
-
2025-04-29 12:08
Iran coach Zamanpour hopeful for Division A promotion
TEHRAN - Azadeh Zamanzadeh, Iran’s women’s basketball coach, is optimistic about her team’s success in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Division B.
-
2025-04-28 16:28
Iran drawn with Japan in AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026
TEHRAN – Iran are drawn with six-time champions Japan in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers 2026.
-
2025-04-28 12:45
Iran face challenges in IV BFA Women’s Baseball Asian Cup Qualifiers
TEHRAN - The Iranian women’s baseball team encountered difficulties during their participation in the IV BFA Women’s Baseball Asian Cup Qualifiers, held recently in Bangkok, Thailand.
-
2025-04-28 10:56
By Masoud Hossein
Iran must develop infrastructure: Engin Fırat
TEHRAN – Turkish-German football coach Engin Fırat emphasizes that Iran needs to focus on developing its infrastructure, similar to what Saudi Arabia has begun to do.
-
2025-04-27 11:47
Japan, Iran set to rekindle Asia Cup rivalries
TEHRAN - The series between these two teams in the FIBA Asia Cup is tied, which means their Group Phase clash at Asia Cup 2025 will give one team the advantage.
-
2025-04-26 20:00
Esteghlal, Malavan book place in 2024/25 Hazfi Cup semifinals
TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Malavan football teams booked their place in the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup semifinals on Saturday.
-
2025-04-26 16:08
Iranian table tennis players win two golds in Sarajevo Youth Contender
TEHRAN – Benyamin Faraj and Nikan Shirvani of Iran won two gold medals in the 2025 WTT Youth Contender Sarajevo on Friday.
-
2025-04-26 14:03
Bottlegate in Iran football
TEHRAN - On Friday night, during a heated match between Foolad and Tractor in the Iranian football league, an incident occurred that marred the excitement of the game.