Iran marks Jahan Pahlevan Takhti’s 51st death anniversary

TEHRAN – The Iranian top sports officials, athletes and fans marked the 51st death anniversary of legendary wrestler Jahan Pahlavan Takhti.

Thomas Bach welcomes Iran’s NOC President Salehi Amiri

TEHRAN – Reza Salehi Amiri, President of Iran’s National Olympic Committee (NOC), was warmly received by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Elaheh Ahmadi replaces Kimia Alizadeh as Iran flag bearer

TEHRAN – Iranian shooter Elaheh Ahmadi has been chosen to replace Kimia Alizadeh as the country’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony for the 2018 Asian Games, the country’s National Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.

Iran’s Hadadi wins bronze in IAAF Diamond League

TEHRAN – Ehsan Hadadi of Iran claimed a bronze medal in the 2018 IAAF Diamond League in Rome, Italy on Thursday.

Olympics committee apologies to Iran over Samsung 'misunderstanding'

Pyeongchang Olympic organizers said they had apologized to Iran on Friday after a diplomatic furor over its athletes being denied special Samsung phones issued for the Games.

Samimi elected as Iran Sports Federation for the Disabled President

TEHRAN – Hamid Ali Samimi was elected as new President of Islamic Republic of Iran Sports Federation for the Disabled on Monday.

Rasul Khadem named Iran’s freestyle wrestling team coach

TEHRAN – Rasoul Khadem has been named as new head coach of Iran’s freestyle wrestling team on Sunday.

Salehi Amiri elected unopposed as president of Iran’s National Olympic Committee

Reza Salehi Amiri has been elected unopposed as the 11th President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran to commemorate 50th anniversary of Takhti's death

Iranians will mark the 50th anniversary of legendary wrestler Gholamreza Takhti on Sunday.

Barkhah named Iran weightlifting coach

TEHRAN - Mohammad Hossein Barkhah has been named as new head coach of Iran weightlifting team.

Hossein Thori elected Iran’s Boxing Federation president

Director General of Youth Affairs and Sports Office in Sistan and Balouchestan Province Hossein Thori has been elected as president of Iran Boxing Federation on Tuesday.

Ex-Iran weightlifter Boroumand passes away

Former Iran weightlifter Manouchehr Boroumand has passed away at the age of 83 on Thursday.

Rasoul Khadem re-elected for second term as Iran wrestling President

TEHRAN – Rasoul Khadem has been elected for another four-year term as the Islamic Republic of Iran Wrestling Federation President on Tuesday.

Former Iran wrestler Zandi passes away

Ex-Iran freestyle wrestler Abbas Zandi passed away at the age of 87 in Tehran on Monday.

Iranian wrestling legend’s statue unveiled in the U.S.

A bronze sculpture of the late legendary Iranian wrestler and national hero Jahan Pahlavan Takhti was unveiled at the United States Sports Academy’s American Sport Art Museum & Archives (ASAMA) in Daphne, Alabama on Wednesday.

Iran’s Shahrian receives IAPESGW prize

TEHRAN – Robab Shahrian, the first vice-president of the National Olympics Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran, received an appreciation plaque from the International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (IAPESGW) on Sunday.

By: Masoud Hossein

Iran weightlifting seeks more seats in global stage 

Weightlifting in Iran has a 100-year history. Mohammad Jafar Salmasi, who died in 2000, was an Iranian weightlifter who won Iran's first Olympic medal at the 1948 Olympic Games in London.

Iran’s Olympic silver medal winner Givehchi dies at 85

Nasser Givehchi, who claimed a silver medal at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games, died at the age of 86 at his home in Tehran, Iran on Monday.

Bright future for Iran volleyball

Iran volleyball have leapfrogged the Asian teams in recent years thank to talented players in the country who have been encouraged to take the sport.

Iraq Olympic player linked with Persepolis

After signing Soroush Rafiei and Saman Nariman Jahan, Persepolis is set to sign Iraqi defender Saad Natiq in the winter transfer window.

Mashhad to host ‘Takhti Wrestling Cup’

The 37th edition of the International Senior Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Pahlavani Wrestling Tournament ‘Takhti Cup’ will be held on January18-20, 2017in Mashahd, Iran.

Legendary wrestler Takhti remembered on his 49th death anniversary

The 49th death anniversary of legendary Iranian wrestler Gholamreza Takhti was observed with reverence and respect on Friday.

Iran’s Nasiri Seresht donates his silver medal to Olympic Museum

Mohammad Nasiri Seresht has donated his silver medal to the Olympic Museum on Thursday.

Archer Zahra Nemati aims to make splash in Rio

Iranian archer Zahra Nemati is ready to make splash at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

FIVB World League experience can help us at Olympics: Mojtaba Mirzajanpour

Iranian international outside hitter Mojtaba Mirzajanpour says that the FIVB World League experience can help Iran at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Iran to send 63 athletes to Rio 2016

The Iranian Olympic mission comprises 63 athletes representing 14 sports federations including the Athletics, Archery, Boxing, Cycling, Fencing, Judo, Rowing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and Wrestling federations.

Iranian Olympic gold medalists to receive Golden Shoe

Iranian athletes who can secure gold medals at the Rio 2016 will receive Golden Shoes.

Iranian fencer Abedini qualifies for Olympics

Mojtaba Abedini won a silver medal in the 2016 SK Telecom Seoul Grand Prix for men’s sabre.