TEHRAN - Sotiris Manolopoulos has officially extended his contract with the Iran Basketball Federation through 2028, reinforcing a partnership that has steadily grown stronger over the past two years.

The Greek coach first arrived in Tehran in August 2024, tasked with rebuilding and modernizing Iran’s national basketball program. Under his leadership, Iran showed renewed discipline, tactical organization, and confidence on the continental stage. The highlight of his tenure so far came at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, where Iran secured an impressive third-place finish, signaling a promising new era for the team.

Negotiations to extend Manolopoulos’ contract began nearly two months ago and were finalized after approval from the federation’s technical committee and board members. The extension reflects mutual trust and long-term vision.