Iran start 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification on high

TEHRAN – Iran earned a 4-0 win over Hong Kong in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group I match on Wednesday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

A new chapter for Iran's U23: can they end the Olympic drought?

TEHRAN - The stage is set for a crucial encounter as Iran’s U23 football team, affectionately known as "Team Omid," prepare to kick off its 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers.

Iran beat Hong Kong in 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran registered their second victory at the 2025 Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship, beating Hong Kong 32-15 in 5–8th place semifinals on Wednesday.

Iran sweep past Hong Kong in 2025 Asian U16 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Hong Kong in straight sets (25-20, 25-15, 25-17) in the Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Championship Thailand 2025 on Sunday.

Iran start FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B in style

TEHRAN - In a tight, and at times physical encounter, Iran held off a fast-finishing Hong Kong to win their first match of the tournament 65-52 in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B on Monday.

Iran clinch hard-fought win over Hong Kong: 2023 AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Iran national football team edged past Hong Kong 1-0 in Group C of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup thanks to a first half goal from Mehdi Ghaedi Friday night.

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Iran held by Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – Iran national football team were held to a 2-2 draw by Uzbekistan in Group E of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 on Tuesday.

Iran defeat Hong Kong in 2026 World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Hong Kong 4-0 here in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Iran football knocked out by Hong Kong: 2022 Asian Games

TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team lost to Hong Kong 1-0 in the 2022 Asian Games quarterfinals on Sunday.

Iran start AFC U23 2024 Qualifiers on high

TEHRAN - Iran defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in Group E of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 qualification on Wednesday.

Iran edge Hong Kong at 2023 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran beat Hong Kong 3-2 (25-20, 19-25, 20-25, 25-5, 15-10) in the 2023 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship Pool H on Monday.

Iran beat Iraq at 2023 Asian Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran came back from a set down to beat Iraq 3-1 (19-25, 25-12, 25-15, 25-14) in the 22nd Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship on Monday.

Iran too strong for Hong Kong at 2023 Asian Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Hong Kong 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-16) in the 22nd Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship on Sunday.

Iran kabaddi earn third win in row in Asian Championship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Hong Kong 60-31 and South Korea 72-17 in the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship on Wednesday.

Iran start 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship on high

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Chinese Taipei 52-28 in the opening match of the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship on Tuesday.

Iran beat Malaysia, Hong Kong at 2023 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

TEHRAN – Iran emerged victorious over Malaysia and Hong Kong at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup on Thursday.

Iran into 2022 Asian Water Polo Championship semis

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Hong Kong 19-2 at the 2022 Asian Water Polo Championship on Saturday.

Iran down Hong Kong at AFC U17 Qualifiers

TEHRAN - Iran concluded their AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers Group I campaign with an 11-1 win over Hong Kong on Sunday.