Rostami to carry Iran’s flag at Asian Para Games

TEHRAN - Rouhollah Rostami, one of Iran’s most decorated para powerlifters, has been named the country’s flag bearer for the upcoming Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Iran to participate at Basra four-nation tournament

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will participate at the Basra four-nation tournament in November.

Iran shines brighter in Nagoya with 19 gold medals

TEHRAN - Iran’s delegation concluded its campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with an improved gold-medal tally compared with the previous edition in Hangzhou.

Few people thought I could win gold: Emami

TEHRAN - Iranian freestyle wrestler Yones Emami, competing in the 74kg weight class, spoke about the difficulty of the competition, the high level of his opponents and his determination to win gold after claiming the title at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

Sayyadmanesh ruled out for four weeks with hamstring injury

TEHRAN - Allahyar Sayyadmanesh is expected to be sidelined for around four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury, with the Iranian forward set to miss Lech Poznan’s next nine matches.

Khoshnoodzadeh named Iran’s flag bearer at Asian Games closing ceremony

TEHRAN - Iranian jujitsu national team member Shahrzad Khoshnoodzadeh was selected as the country’s flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

Perugia announce signing of Iran star Matin Hosseini

TEHRAN - Sir Safety Perugia have officially announced the signing of Iranian outside hitter Matin Hosseini, who joins the Italian SuperLega club after spending last season with Paykan Tehran.

Iran sitting volleyball target fifth straight gold in Nagoya: Bigdeli

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team captain Sadegh Bigdeli is confident that Team Melli can extend their remarkable record by winning a fifth consecutive gold medal at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran climbs to sixth at Asian Games 2026

TEHRAN - Iran finished in sixth place at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, collecting 19 gold, 18 silver and 15 bronze medals, taking its total to 52 medals in the overall standings.

Iran volleyball crowned champions of 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s volleyball team defeated Japan 3-1 (28-26, 19-25, 25-21, 26-24) in the final match of the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday.