Tag: Sports
Iran football federation extends Ghalenoei’s contract
TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei’s contract as head coach of the Iran national football team has been extended through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Hadi Choopan withdraws from 2026 Mr. Olympia
TEHRAN – Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan has announced that he will not compete at the 2026 Mr. Olympia.
Massive boost for Team Melli as Amini comes back
TEHRAN – Mohammad Amini is all set for a comeback in the international stage as the young star has rejoined Iran mere days before Window 4 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
Iran seek to end Indian and Chinese Taipei kabaddi dominance
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s national kabaddi team are entering the 2026 Asian Games with a significantly reshaped squad, as the coaching staff seeks to build a new generation of players capable of challenging the traditional dominance of India and Chinese Taipei.
Iran defeat Kuwait at 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Kuwait 21-18 at the 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship on Monday.
Iran’s women’s volleyball move up in FIVB world rankings
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s national volleyball team have reached a historic milestone, climbing two places to No. 40 in the latest FIVB world rankings.
Iran into 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship QFs
TEHRAN – Iran beat Chinese Taipei 3-0 (25–18, 25–19, 25–21) at Round of 16 of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday.
Sitting volleyball captain Alipourian dropped from Asian Para Games squad
TEHRAN – Iran’s sitting volleyball captain Davoud Alipourian has been left out of the national team squad for the upcoming Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Iran too strong for Iraq at 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship
TEHRAN – Iran overpowered Iraq in straight sets (25-4, 25-7, 25-5) at the 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship on Tuesday.
Iran beaten by China at 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship
TEHRAN – Iran lost to China 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-14 ) at the 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship on Monday.