Tag: Sports
Iran lose to Philippines at FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier
TEHRAN – The Philippines rallied past Iran 68-56 to complete a crucial sweep in the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Sunday before a packed crowd at Mall of Asia Arena.
Bagherpour happy with Iran’s performance in Asia
TEHRAN – Iran women’s national volleyball team middle blocker Soudabeh Bagherpour said the team put on a strong performance against the continent’s top sides at the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.
Iran to face S. Korea at 2026 Asian Youth Handball C’ship bronze medal match
TEHRAN – Iran will meet South Korea at the 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship bronze medal match on Monday.
Iran finish fourth in 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s national volleyball team finished fourth at the 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship after suffering a straight-sets defeat to Japan (25–21, 25–16, 26–24) in the third-place playoff.
Iran wins title of FIVB U17 World Championship for 1st time
TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran defeated France 3-1 (25-18, 25-15, 22-25, 25-12) to win the 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship on Saturday.
Iran crowned champions of 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated France 3-1 (25-18, 25-15, 22-25, 25-12) to win the 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship on Saturday.
Iran defeat Indonesia in 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Indonesia 3-1 (19-25, 25-16, 25-12, 25-17) at the 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship quarterfinals on Friday.
Iran to face France in 2026 FIVB U17 World Championship final
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Argentina in straight sets (25–19, 29–27, 25–13) in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship semifinals on Friday.
Iran lose to New Zealand in FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran lost to New Zealand 93-91 in overtime in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Mania, the Philippines on Friday.
Dabir: Iran to boycott worlds if even one member is denied a U.S. visa
TEHRAN – Iran Wrestling Federation president Alireza Dabir has warned that Iran will withdraw from the upcoming UWW U23 World Championships in the United States if even one member of the national team is denied a visa.