Iranian Match Commissioner Shahriari invited to Tokyo

TEHRAN – In a letter sent to Iran Football Federation, head of Beach Soccer at the Iran Football Association, Paria Shahriari, has been invited to Tokyo as Match Commissioner.

Iran unchanged in FIVB World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team remained unchanged in the latest FIVB World Ranking published on Sunday.

Ebadipour has great respect for Vladimir Alekno

TEHRAN - Iranian international outside hitter Milad Ebadipour says that newly-appointed coach Vladimir Alekno is a great coach and everybody respects him.

Mousavi is one of the world’s best middle blockers: Lorenzo Bernardi

TEHRAN – Piacenza coach Lorenzo Bernardi says that Mohammad Mousavi can help them reach their goals since the Iranian player is one of the best middle blockers in the world.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Volleyball expert says Alekno has a difficult task ahead

TEHRAN - Iranian Volleyball expert Nasser Shahnazi believes that Vladimir Alekno, new head coach of Iran national volleyball team, has a coaching style which can be challenging for the Iranian national team.

Alekno pens contract with Iran volleyball federation

TEHRAN – Vladimir Alekno penned a contract with the Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) on Monday.

Totolo, Sosnin to assist Alekno in Iran: report

TEHRAN - Tomaso Totolo and Dmitry Sosnin will reportedly assist Vladimir Alekno in Iran National Volleyball Team.

Vladimir Alekno named Iran volleyball coach

TEHRAN – Vladimir Alekno was named as new head coach of Iran national volleyball team on Wednesday.

Interview by Farrokh Hesabi

Discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi answers critics

TEHRAN - Iran discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi, who will have surgery next week to remove his heel spur, answered his critics.

Volleyball coach will be appointed next week

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) president Mohammadreza Davarzani said that the new head coach of the National Team will be appointed next week.

Hassan Yazdani aims gold at 2020 World C’ships

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyler Hassan Yazdani says that he is looking forward to win his third gold at the World Championships in Serbia.

Interview by Masoud Hossein

President Tabatabaei sees a bright future for Iran basketball

TEHRAN – Iran basketball have turned into an Asian powerhouse since 2007, where the Persians claimed the continental title in Tokushima, Japan for the first time. The team now prepare for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the world’s biggest sporting event, and Ramin Tabatabaei, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Basketball Federation (IRIBF), believes that the future is bright for them.

Iranian fans miss “Golden Claw” Marouf

TEHRAN – Not just for the Iranian fans, Saeid Marouf is a player who has charmed the volleyball audiences around the world over the past years. However, nobody has seen him since COVID-19 appeared in Wuhan, China in winter 2020.

Farhad Shahmiri becomes longest-serving volleyball referee

TEHRAN – Iranian international volleyball referee Farhad Shahmiri has become the longest-serving referee in the world.

Five coaches shortlisted for Iran volleyball hotseat

TEHRAN – Technical committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) has chosen five candidates for taking charge of the National Team.

Yakhchali reveals why he opted to play for Rostock

TEHRAN - Iranian international shooting guard Behnam Yakhchali revealed he has joined Rostock Seawolves since German coach Dirk Bauermann has called him at the right time.

No agreement with Alekno yet: IRIVF

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) has confirmed in an announcement that the federation has yet to reach an agreement with any coach.

Volleyball made Maedeh Borhani a better person

The Iranian men’s team has established itself as one of international volleyball's leading powers and is renowned for producing superstars Saeid Marouf and Seyed Mohammad Mousavi. Now the country's women are starting to make their way to the forefront of Asian volleyball.

A top foreign coach to lead Iran at Olympics

TEHRAN - Technical committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) on Saturday approved the federation will appoint a top foreign coach for the National Team.

Iranian freestyler Hadi aims Olympic medal

TEHRAN – Iranian heavyweight wrestler Parviz Hadi is going to win a medal at the next year’s Olympic Games.

Rezende linked with Iran volleyball hotseat

TEHRAN – Brazilian coach Bernardo Rezende is a candidate to take charge of Iran national volleyball team, the Secretary General of Iranian Volleyball Federation said.

Iran volleyball league slated to begin Sept. 5

TEHRAN – The 2020-21 Iran Volleyball Super League will begin with participation of 14 teams on Sept. 5.

Olympics' postponement a blessing for Sohrab Moradi

TEHRAN – Iranian weightlifter Sohrab Moradi says that the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics could be a blessing in disguise for him.

Iran volleyball to meet Poland in Tokyo 2020 opener

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team will start the Tokyo 2020 Olympic campaign, now replanned for 2021, with a match against Poland on July 24.

Volleyball can shine on Olympic stage: Salehi Amiri

TEHRAN - President of National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Reza Salehi Amiri, said that volleyball can shine on the Olympic stage.

Iran volleyball coach to be appointed until September: Davarzani

TEHRAN - Head of Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF), Mohammadreza Davarzani, has said the head coach of Iran national football team will be appointed prior to start of the domestic league.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran volleyball need a great coach: Ahmad Masajedi

TEHRAN – Former Iran national volleyball team player Ahmad Masajedi believes that Iran need a great coach if they want to keep moving forward.

Iran looking for top four spot: Davarzani

TEHRAN – Mohammadreza Davarzani, head of Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF), says that they are going to be among the top four teams in the world.

Iran’s NOC chief Salehi Amiri hopes Olympics to be held as scheduled

TEHRAN - President of National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Reza Salehi Amiri, said that according to the officials of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and 2020 Asian Beach Games will likely take place as scheduled in 2021.