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By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran’s U23 team in limbo as Asian Games approach
TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team—traditionally known as Team Omid—find themselves in a familiar state of uncertainty just months before the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. Despite official assurances that the team will represent the country, a lack of clarity over their technical staff, squad composition, and preparation plans has once again raised serious concerns about the federation’s long-term planning.
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Asian Para Games: Nagoya team managers hold session
TEHRAN — Team managers participating in the 2026 Asian Para Games convened for a session at the Iranian Paralympic Committee (NPC) headquarters on Tuesday.
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Iran seeks FIFA guarantees for World Cup participation
Iran’s football federation chief said Tuesday the national team is preparing to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but its presence depends on receiving firm guarantees from the governing body FIFA.
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Iran seeks FIFA guarantees for World Cup participation
Iran’s football federation chief said Tuesday the national team is preparing to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but its presence depends on receiving firm guarantees from the governing body FIFA.
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Asian Para Games: Nagoya team managers hold session
TEHRAN — Team managers participating in the 2026 Asian Para Games convened for a session at the Iranian Paralympic Committee (NPC) headquarters on Tuesday.
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By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran’s U23 team in limbo as Asian Games approach
TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team—traditionally known as Team Omid—find themselves in a familiar state of uncertainty just months before the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. Despite official assurances that the team will represent the country, a lack of clarity over their technical staff, squad composition, and preparation plans has once again raised serious concerns about the federation’s long-term planning.
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Potential Yazdani–Sadulaev showdown planned in Russia
TEHRAN — Russian wrestling media are reporting that the country's federation is looking to stage a series of high-profile exhibition bouts between Iranian and Russian stars on Russian soil.
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Iran’s junior weightlifting team depart for Egypt
TEHRAN - Iran’s junior weightlifting squad departed for Egypt to compete in the 2026 World Junior Weightlifting Championships — marking the second time the team is led by Olympic and World Champion Sohrab Moradi.
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Lech Poznań reluctant to extend Gholizadeh’s deal
TEHRAN - After it was confirmed that Lech Poznań’s Iranian winger Ali Gholizadeh will be sidelined for at least eight months due to an ACL tear, several Polish outlets are now reporting that the club have decided not to extend a new one‑year contract with the player, raising the possibility that he may return to Iran next season.
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Cheshmi eyes something special in 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN - Iran national team midfielder Rouzbeh Cheshmi, one of the most experienced players in Team Melli, has opened up about the team's preparation for the 2026 World Cup. He believes that Iran can achieve something special in this edition.
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Gholizadeh ruled out of 2026 World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran international winger Ali Gholizadeh has missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Octavio: Iran will shine at the 2027 World Cup
TEHRAN – Marco Octavio, former Brazilian head coach of Iran's beach soccer team, believes that Team Melli will achieve excellent results at the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
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Athletes exceeded all expectations in Sanya: Alinejad
TEHRAN – Mehdi Alinejad, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), has declared that Iran's athletes fully met expectations at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China.
