Tag: Sports
Iran’s delegation marches at Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony
TEHRAN – The opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games got underway on Saturday at Mizuho Park Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, with Iran’s delegation taking part in the parade of nations.
Ghalenoei calls up 18 players for Uzbekistan and Russia friendlies
TEHRAN – Iran football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 18 players from the domestic league for the national team’s upcoming FIFA international window, with Iran set to face Uzbekistan and Russia in friendly matches.
Iran basketball lose to S. Korea in 2026 Asian games in Japan
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran failed to qualify for the final match of the 2026 Asian Games, losing to South Korea 77-51 on Friday.
Iran basketball lose to S. Korea in 2026 Asian games semis
TEHRAN – Iran failed to qualify for the final match of the 2026 Asian Games, losing to South Korea 77-51 on Friday.
Iran defeat Tajikistan at 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Tajikistan 4-0 at the 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship on Thursday.
Iran to face S. Korea in 2026 Asian Games basketball SFs
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s basketball team defeated Bahrain 79-74 at the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday to book their place at the Games’ semifinals.
Iran U23 football team start on high at 2026 Asian games
TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team defeated the UAE 3-1 in their opening match at the 2026 Asian games on Wednesday.
Piazza under pressure as Iran’s Olympic path narrows
TEHRAN – Iran’s silver medal at the 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Continental Championship should have been celebrated as a positive step. Instead, the defeat to Japan in the final has left head coach Roberto Piazza and the Iranian federation facing a much more complicated question: what exactly is the team building toward?
Iran’s Esteghlal down Al Sadd in 2026/27 ACL Elite
TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Esteghlal football team gained a decisive victory over Qatar’s Al Sadd SC 3-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 opener at the Basra International Stadium on Monday.
Kyrgyzstan stun Iran at 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Kyrgyzstan 2-1 at the 2026 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship on Tuesday.