Olympic Games

2025-12-14 13:29

By Masoud Hossein

Iran swimmer Gholami dreams of competing in Olympics

TEHRAN – Young Iranian swimming sensation Mohammadmahdi Gholami has revealed his ambition to compete at the Olympic Games.

2025-08-27 16:01

Ex-Iran wrestler Habibi laid to rest

TEHRAN – Emamali Habib, Iran’s first Olympic gold medalist, was laid to rest on Wednesday in his hometown of Babol, Mazandaran Province, north of Iran.

2024-10-05 16:55

Iran plans to boost sports tourism, minister says

TEHRAN – Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali has emphasized the government’s commitment to expanding sports tourism as a key area for development.

2024-07-07 12:37

By Masoud Hossein

Sprinter Taftian determined to stand tall in 2024 Paris

TEHRAN – Iran’s sprinter Hassan Taftian is going to make splash in the 2024 Olympic Games.

2024-07-03 13:40

Fasihi, Taftian to represent Iran at 2024 Olympics

TEHRAN – Hassan Taftian and Farzaneh Fasihi have both qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games through IAAF World Rankings.

2024-05-19 13:28

Neda Shahsavari qualifies for Olympics for third time

TEHRAN – Table tennis player Neda Shahsavari will represent Iran at the 2024 Olympic Games.

2024-05-06 14:19

Paes announces his 18-man team for 2024 VNL

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball head coach Mauricio Motta Paes has called up 18 players to the National Team for the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL).

2024-03-09 11:58

By Farrokh Hesabi

Volleyball expert Afshardoost urges fan to not rush to 'hasty judgement'

TEHRAN - Iranian volleyball expert Mahmoud Afshardoost believes that the appointment of Mauricio Motta Paes as the head coach of the Iranian national volleyball team requires patience and has urged people to not rush to any 'hasty judgement' about the Brazilian coach.

2024-02-28 11:32

Mauricio Motta Paes named Iran volleyball coach

TEHRAN – Brazilian coach Mauricio Motta Paes has been named as new head coach of Iran’s men’s national volleyball team, the volleyball federation of Iran announced on Wednesday.

2024-01-07 15:15

Anniversary of death of Gholamreza Takhti marked

TEHRAN – The 56th death anniversary of Iranian legendary wrestler Gholamreza Takhti was held on Sunday.

2023-12-25 14:55

Vital Heynen close to Iran volleyball hotseat: report

TEHRAN – Belgian coach Vital Heynen is reportedly a serious candidate to take charge of Iran’s men’s national volleyball team.

2023-12-12 18:52

By Farrokh Hesabi

Daunting task ahead of next president of Iran volleyball: expert

TEHRAN - Mahmoud Afshardoost, a respected volleyball expert, believes that Iran volleyball faces the most important challenge for the next president of the volleyball federation.

2023-12-11 12:02

Former Iran basketball president Mashhoun dies

TEHRAN – Former president of the Iran Basketball Federation Mahmoud Mashhoun passed away on Sunday.

2023-12-09 14:12

Moradi named caretaker of Iran volleyball federation

TEHRAN – Vahid Moradi was officially named as caretaker of the Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) on Saturday.

2023-12-03 13:20

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran volleyball grapples with uncertainty

TEHRAN - It is almost two weeks since Mohammadreza Davarzani's term as president of the Iran volleyball federation expired.

2023-11-20 14:32

Uncertain future of Iran volleyball

TEHRAN - The future of Iran volleyball without a coach is uncertain. Without proper leadership and guidance, the team may struggle to perform at their best and develop new talent.

2023-11-18 12:58

Alekno ready to lead Iran volleyball: federation

TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) said that Russian coach Vladimir Alekno has expressed his readiness to take charge of Iran's volleyball team.