Tag: Sports
Iran’s top flight begins with strong starts for the title contenders
TEHRAN – The 2026/27 season of Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL)has begun with an immediate reminder of the competition’s unpredictability, as the 26th edition kicked off with strong performances from several of the country’s biggest clubs.
Bam Khatoon ready for another Asian challenge
TEHRAN – Iranian women’s football champions Bam Khatoon are ready for another demanding campaign on the Asian stage as they return to the AFC Women’s Champions League, determined to build on their growing reputation as one of Iran’s leading clubs.
Tough task ahead of Iran in 2026 Asian Para Games: Kargari
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) President Ghafour Kargari has outlined the country’s plans for the upcoming 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, saying Iran will face a significantly tougher challenge in its bid to defend its runner-up finish.
Olympic champion Tavakoli appointed Esteghlal weightlifting coach
TEHRAN – Olympic gold medal winner Hossein Tavakoli has been appointed head coach of Esteghlal’s weightlifting team after signing an official contract with the Tehran-based club.
Handball captain confident of medal chances at 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran men’s national handball team captain Ali Rahimi Kazerooni believes the national side can fight for a medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, despite a difficult group and the absence of several overseas-based players.
Alireza Jahanbakhsh explains why he chose Excelsior
TEHRAN – Alireza Jahanbakhsh has explained why he decided to return to the Netherlands and join Excelsior.
Iran U17 women’s football team set for CAFA 2026
TEHRAN – Iran’s U17 women’s football team will compete in the 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship, scheduled to take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from Sept. 13 to 20.
Pezeshkian hails Iran girls’ historic weightlifting feat
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iran’s young female weightlifters after they secured the country’s first runner-up finish at an Asian championship, calling it a valuable milestone for the sport.
Iran to face Russia in friendly match in Kazan
TEHRAN – The national football teams of Iran and Russia are set to meet in a friendly match on Sept. 29 in Kazan, according to the press service of the Russian Football Union (RFU).
Iran learn fate at 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship
TEHRAN -The redraw for the 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship was held again on Thursday, following changes in several teams’ decisions regarding their participation in the 11th edition of the tournament.