Iran’s women’s kata secure silver at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - In the women’s team kata final held at the Toyohashi Gymnasium, the Iranian team, represented by Fatemeh Sadeghi, Sepideh Amini and Zeinab Hosseini, faced Vietnam and suffered a 5–0 defeat, settling for the silver medal.

Karate athlete Namati wins Iran’s first gold in Nagoya

TEHRAN – Morteza Namati of Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday.

Iran basketball win bronze at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s basketball team defeated China 79-70 on Sunday to secure the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Iran, China share the spoils: 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN – Iran and China football teams shared the spoils in a goalless draw in 2026 Asian Games on Sunday.

Iran’s delegation marches at Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony

TEHRAN - The opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games got underway on Saturday at Mizuho Park Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, with Iran’s delegation taking part in the parade of nations.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran head to Nagoya with a strong delegation

TEHRAN - Nagoya is preparing to host one of Asia’s biggest sporting events, with millions of sports fans across the continent turning their attention to the 20th Asian Games.

By Masoud Hossein

Iranian woman cyclist Dehghan targets gold in Nagoya

TEHRAN - Iranian women’s cyclist Mandana Dehghan is aiming to return home from the Nagoya Asian Games with the most coveted medal.

Handball captain confident of medal chances at 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran men’s national handball team captain Ali Rahimi Kazerooni believes the national side can fight for a medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, despite a difficult group and the absence of several overseas-based players.

Iran names flag bearers for 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran's National Olympic Committee has officially named Atousa Golshadnezhad, the reigning world karate champion, and Fazel Atrachali, captain of the national kabaddi team, as the country's flag bearers for the 2026 Asian Games.

Iran to send 282 athletes to 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN – Iran will send a delegation of 282 athletes to compete at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Weightlifting chief says Iran’s new generation is ready to deliver

TEHRAN - The president of Iran’s Weightlifting Federation says the sport has turned a major corner after years of hard work to rebuild its talent pipeline.

Iran’s Spider-Man eyes historic golden hattrick

TEHRAN - Iran Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation (IMSCF) has set its sights on Nagoya 2026 with a streamlined but ambitious lineup, as federation president Reza Zarei confirmed that just two athletes — one man and one woman — will represent the country at the Games.

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.

Iran beach soccer claim title: 2026 Sanya

TEHRAN – Iran’s beach soccer team defeated Oman 6–2 on Wednesday in the final of the 2026 Asian Beach Games.

Iran at 2026 Asian Games: ambition on Asia’s biggest stage

TEHRAN - The 20th Asian Games, officially the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, will take place from 19 Sept. to 4 Oct. 2026 across the cities of Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya in Japan. This multi-sport continental event, organized under the Olympic Council of Asia, brings together athletes from across Asia in a celebration of elite sportsmanship and national pride.