Shahram Mahmoudi announces retirement from volleyball

TEHRAN – Iran opposite spiker Shahram Mahmoudi announced his retirement from volleyball.

Former Iran athlete Ghafourizadeh laid to rest

TEHRAN – Former Iran athlete Hossein Ghafourizadeh was laid to rest in Behesh-e Zahra Cemetery, located south of Tehran, on Tuesday.

Ex-Iran Greco-Roman wrestler Mollaghasemi dies

TEHRAN – Former Iran national team wrestler Hossein Mollaghasemi passed away on Monday.

Saei elected president of Iran taekwondo federation

TEHRAN - Hadi Saei was elected as president of Iran taekwondo federation on Wednesday for a four-year term till 2026.

Brazilian rowing coach Pedro Sena arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN – Brazilian rowing coach Pedro Sena arrived in Tehran Saturday morning to finalize his deal with Iran’s Rowing Federation.

Ghasemi confirmed as London 2012 gold medalist

TEHRAN - Iranian freestyle wrestler Komeil Ghasemi has officially been confirmed as the London 2012 gold medalist, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ratified new rankings.

Ex-Iran wrestler Yaghoubi passes away

TEHRAN – Former Iran freestyle wrestler Mohammad Mehdi Yaghoubi passed away on Saturday.

Iranian artists weave exquisite rug specially for Tokyo Olympics

TEHRAN – For the first time, an elegant and luxury carpet has been produced by Iranian artists aiming to showcase the history of the Olympics at the 2020 Tokyo games.

Busts of Olympic, Paralympic medal winners unveiled

TEHRAN – Busts of eight Olympic Games medal winners as well as a Paralympics medalist were unveiled at the Hall of Fame in Tehran on Tuesday.

By Masoud Hossein

A decade after legendary Nasser Hejazi’s death

TEHRAN – 10 years ago today, Iran and Esteghlal legendary goalkeeper Nasser Hejazi left us. Iran’s football has not forgotten him as a person who made the nation proud in his footballing life.

Ex-Iran weightlifter Amirian dies

TEHRAN – Former Iran national team weightlifter Mangashti Amirian passed away on Thursday.

Chabahar to host Takhti Cup

TEHRAN – Chabahar, located in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, has been chosen to host the 41st edition of Takhti Cup.

Saei suspended for one-year after bust-up with official

TEHRAN – Disciplinary Committee of the Iran Taekwondo Federation has suspended Hadi Saei for one-year and fined him $400 after an altercation with an official during the league competition on Thursday.

Former Iran weightlifter Attar Ashrafi dies

TEHRAN – Former Iran weightlifter Mehdi Attar Ashrafi passed away on Saturday.

Iranian Olympic, Paralympic medal winners’ busts unveiled

TEHRAN – Bust of five Iranian Olympic and Paralympic champions were unveiled on Tuesday at the Hall of Fame in Tehran.

Iran’s Nasirshelal awarded London 2012 gold medal

TEHRAN - The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that Iranian weightlifter Navab Nasirshelal will receive 2012 Olympic Games gold medal following disqualification of Oleksiy Torokhtiy.

Former Iran wrestler Mohammad Khadem dies

TEHRAN – Mohammad Khadem, who represented Iran at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85.

Shahintab to lead Iran basketball at Tokyo Olympics

TEHRAN – Mehran Shahntab will lead Iran national basketball team at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Fargad Ghaemi officially joins Al Rayyan of Qatar

TEHRAN - Iran national volleyball team outside spiker Farhad Ghaemi was officially unveiled as Qatari club Al Rayyan player on Wednesday.

Saei chosen as head of Iran’s Athletes’ Commission

TEHRAN – Two-time Olympic gold medal winner Hadi Saei has been chosen as head of Iran’s Athletes’ Commission on Tuesday.

We are in no hurry to appoint new coach: Davarzani

TEHRAN - Mohammadreza Davarzani, head of Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF), says that they are in no hurry to find a new head coach for Iran national volleyball team.

Rock climber Alipour looks to win Olympics gold

TEHRAN – Iranian rock climber Reza Alipour says that he is determined to win a gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Interview by Masoud Hossein

Berruto: Olympics medal achievable for Iran

TEHRAN – Ex-Italy volleyball coach Mauro Berruto believes that Iran National Team have a chance of winning an Olympic Games medal depending on how they prepare for the Games.

Ex-Olympian Ebrahim Javadi’s medals stolen

TEHRAN - Burglars have stolen medals and cups belonging to former Iranian Olympian Ebrahim Javadi.

Olympics postponement was predictable: Soltanifar

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Masoud Soltanifar said that postponing the Olympics was predictable.

Reporting by Masoud Hossein

Year in review: Iran sports

TEHRAN – The Iranian sports teams and sportspersons experienced some bright moments and some dark in the Iranian year.