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.

Discus thrower Hadadi misses competing

TEHRAN – Iranian discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi says that he has really missed competing.

Ex-Iran coach Igor Kolakovi named Virtu CMC Zawiercie coach

TEHRAN – Former Iran national volleyball team head coach Igor Kolakovic took charge of Polish team Aluron Virtu CMC Zawiercie.

Iran volleyball in no hurry to find coach

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball officials have announced that they have negotiated with several coaches but they are in no hurry to find a new coach and have to wait a little while longer.

Experts unanimous on appointing Iranian coach for volleyball team

TEHRAN – In a meeting held in Tehran’s Olympic Academy, the most experts were unanimous on appointing an Iranian coach for Iran National Volleyball Team.

Iran officially cancels Igor Kolakovic contract

TEHRAN - Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) has officially terminated the contract with Igor Kolakovic.

Rezazadeh appointed Iran’s para powerlifting director

TEHRAN – Two-time Olympic gold medalist Hossein Rezazadeh has been appointed as director of Iran’s para powerlifting association.

Alireza Karimi undergoes knee surgery

TEHRAN – Iranian wrestler Alireza Karimi Machiani underwent successful knee surgery on Sunday.

Igor Kolakovic breaks silence on leaving Iran

TEHRAN – Igor Kolakovic has broken silence over leaving Iran national volleyball team.

Olympics postponement an opportunity not a threat: Salehi Amiri

TEHRAN - The President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the Islamic Republic of Iran Reza Salehi Amiri believes that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponement will not harm the country’s sportspersons and he sees it as an opportunity not a threat.