Category: sports
Iranian cyclist Mirbagheri aims medal at Nagoya
TEHRAN – Arash Mirbagheri, Iranian cycling at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, is hoping to return home with a medal.
Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost just four games to breeze into fourth round while Brandon Nakashima recorded a huge win.
Musiala collapses for Bayern again as ‘neurological disorder’ diagnosed
Bayern Munich and Germany's Jamal Musiala collapses on field for second time but 'very optimistic' about condition.
Golshadnezhad no longer Iran’s flag-bearer for 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Atousa Golshadnezhad, Iran’s world and Asian karate champion, has withdrawn from her role as flag-bearer for Iran at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
Iran to play friendly match against Uzbekistan in Tashkent
TEHRAN – Iran national football team plan to play Uzbekistan in a friendly match as part of the preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Barcelona seal deal for World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City
Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.
Real Madrid officially present Mourinho in bizarre closed-door ceremony
Jose Mourinho makes first official Real Madrid statements since returning as manager in unusually low-key ceremony.
Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions League
Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.
Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach with AFCON qualifiers looming
Former France, Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira replaces Pape Thiaw as Senegal coach.
Iran to face Algeria at 2026 FIVB U17 World C’ship opener
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The second edition of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship is set to get underway in Doha, Qatar, with 24 of the world’s best young volleyball teams competing for the global title from Aug. 19 to 29.