Tag: Sports
Iran targets 2026 Asian Para Games success, Koohpayehzadeh says
TEHRAN – Jalil Koohpayehzadeh, head of Iran’s Sports Federation for the Disabled, says the 2026 Asian Para Games are a matter of national pride, with Iran determined to defend its runner-up finish from the Hangzhou edition.
Iran basketball team discover fate at 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s national basketball team have discovered their opponents in the group stage of the basketball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
Women’s para-taekwondo team prepare for 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s para-taekwondo team are stepping up their preparations for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, with officials closely monitoring the national squad’s training camp.
Iran’s women’s football team remain in limbo
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s national football team are facing an uncertain period ahead of the next FIFA international window, with the future of head coach Marzieh Jafari still unresolved.
Tractor appoint Javad Nekounam as new head coach
TEHRAN – Tractor football club have announced the departure of head coach Mohammad Rabiei and the appointment of Javad Nekounam as his replacement.
Women’s para-taekwondo team prepare for 2026 Asian Para Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s para-taekwondo team are stepping up their preparations for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, with officials closely monitoring the national squad’s training camp.
Three friendly matches on agenda for Team Melli
TEHRAN – Iran’s Football Federation is working to arrange three friendly matches for Team Melli during the upcoming FIFA international window as preparations continue for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
Thievy Bifouma to remain in Persepolis
TEHRAN – Persepolis head coach Mehdi Tartar has made his final decision on Congolese winger Thievy Bifouma, opting to keep the forward at the club less than 10 days before the start of the Persian Gulf Pro League season.
Iran volleyball coach Piazza arrives in Tehran
TEHRAN – Italian head coach of the Iran men’s national volleyball team, Roberto Piazza, arrived in Tehran Friday night to oversee preparations for the upcoming 2026 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship.
Iran handball team set for Serbia camp ahead of Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s national handball team will travel to Serbia after completing three preparation camps to play five friendly matches as part of their final technical assessment ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.