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2024-05-07 17:33

Iran president Raisi honors medal winners

TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi held a reception at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Tehran, Iran on Tuesday for the Iranian medal winner athletes at Olympics, Paralympics, world championships and Asian Games.

2024/03/04

By Farrokh Hesabi

Volleyball federation forced to hire Mauricio Paes

TEHRAN - The appointment of Mauricio Motta Paes as the head coach of the Iranian men's national volleyball team has elicited diverse reactions.

2024-02-23 15:42

Alberto Giuliani close to Iran volleyball hot seat

TEHRAN - Italian coach Alberto Giuliani is a serious candidate for taking charge of Iran men's national volleyball team.

2023-11-28 23:43

Why should Israel be barred from Paris 2024 Olympics?

TEHRAN– The Zionist Israeli regime has to be barred from competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics after committing so many horrific crimes in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank against the Palestinians.

2023-11-06 17:03

Discus thrower Hadadi officially announces retirement

TEHRAN – Iranian discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi officially announced his retirement from the sport on Monday, bringing an end to his 20-year career.

2023/11/03

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran volleyball candidates at a glance

TEHRAN - The Iran Volleyball Federation has selected six coaches as potential candidates for the head coach position of the national men's volleyball team.

2023-10-29 17:58

By Farrokh Hesabi

Hassan Yazdani undergoes shoulder surgery

TEHRAN - At the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhu, Iranian wrestling star Hasan Yazdani won a gold medal, but the blue kinesiology sports tape on his shoulder raised concerns about his health condition.

2023-10-29 16:49

Iran, Chinese Taipei share spoils in Olympics qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran and Chinese Taipei shared the spoils in a goalless draw in their AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Asian Qualifiers Round 2 Group A fixture at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Sunday.

2023-10-26 18:23

Australia beat Iran at AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

TEHRAN - Australia cruised to a 2-0 win over Iran in their AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Asian Qualifiers Round 2 Group A fixtures at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Thursday.

2023-10-21 18:00

Iran handball victorious over Kazakhstan in Asian Men's Olympic Qualification

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s handball team beat Kazakhstan 42-20 in the Asian Men's Olympic Qualification Tournament on Saturday.

2023-08-22 11:46

By Farrokh Hesabi

Female shooter Chehel Amirani expresses joy on winning 2024 Olympics spot

TEHRAN - Shermineh Chehel Amirani, Iranian female shooter, says that her continuous training and effort are the reasons for her success in qualifying for the 2024 Olympics.

2023-07-18 13:42

Hosseini elected as president of Iran boxing federation

TEHRAN – Rouhollah Hosseini was elected unopposed as president of Iran boxing federation on Tuesday for a four-year term till 2027.

2023-06-19 12:06

Iran’s Davoudi wins gold at 2023 IWF Grand Prix I

TEHRAN – Ali Davoudi from Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Grand Prix I on Sunday.

2023-05-30 14:14

By Farrokh Hesabi

Women cyclists capable of shining at high levels: Fatemeh Hadavand

TEHRAN – Iranian woman cyclist Fatemeh Hadavand believes that her hard work paid off when she won a gold medal at the Silk Way Series Astana.

2023-05-21 14:19

Enayati officially named Iran U23 football team coach

TEHRAN – Reza Enayati was officially named coach of Iran U23 football team on Sunday.

2023-05-09 15:18

Ghotbi new candidate for Iran U23 football team

TEHRAN – Ex-Persepolis football team head coach Afshin Ghotbi is a candidate to take charge of coachless Iran U23 football team.

2023-05-01 19:05

Olympic champ Ghasemi now UWW Educator

TEHRAN - Komeil Ghasemi, an Olympic champion in 2012 and silver medalist from Rio 2016, expanded his career horizons by pursuing a United World Wrestling (UWW) educator certification.

2023-01-31 15:39

Iran’s NOC head Khosravi Vafa to meet IOC President Bach

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) Mahmoud Khosravi Vafa will travel to Lausanne, Switzerland to meet International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach.

2023-01-07 15:42

Iran commemorates 55th death anniversary of Takhti

TEHRAN – Iran commemorated the 55th death anniversary of Iranian legendary wrestler Gholamreza Takhti.

2022-07-27 14:54

Khosravi Vafa registers for presidency of Iran Olympic Committee

TEHRAN – Mahmoud Khosravi Vafa, current president of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has registered for presidential election of the Iran’s National Olympic Committee (NOC).

2022-07-12 18:05

Busts of Iranian Olympics champions unveiled

TEHRAN - The busts of Iranian Olympics medal winners were unveiled on Tuesday at the Hall of Fame in Tehran.

2022-06-26 19:03

Interview by Farrokh Hesabi

Sprinter Fasihi determined to achieve more success

TEHRAN - Sprinter Farzaneh Fasihi broke the 100 meters Iran’s women’s record after eight years by setting 11.44 seconds in the 2022 Turkish Athletics Championships in Bursa, Turkey.