Tag: Sports
Iran’s most decorated para swimmer Izadyar calls time on career
TEHRAN – Shahin Izadyar, Iran’s most decorated Paralympic swimmer, has announced his retirement from competitive swimming after an illustrious career that saw him claim 28 medals across five editions of the Asian Para Games.
Iran wins Asian Judo Cup with eight medals
TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s national judo team claimed the Asian Cup championship after collecting eight medals across the men’s and women’s events in Jordan.
Iran’s Amouzad opens world wrestling campaign with win
TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Rahman Amouzad opened his 65kg campaign at the World Wrestling Championships with a 13-2 technical fall win over his Belgian rival in Kazakhstan.
Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestler Esmaeili wins gold at World Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestler Saeid Esmaeili from Iran won gold at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships Tuesday night.
Dadgar elected president of Iran’s Shooting Federation
TEHRAN – Ali Dadgar has been elected president of Iran’s Shooting Federation after securing a majority of votes in the federation’s electoral assembly.
Shabab Al Ahli more clinical in decisive moments: Bakhtiarizadeh
TEHRAN – Esteghlal head coach Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh said that the difference between his team and Shabab Al Ahli came down to two decisive goal-scoring moments, in which the Emirati side showed greater professionalism and managed to score.
Monolopoulos arrives in Iran
TEHRAN – Sotirios Monolopoulos, Greek head coach of Iran’s national basketball team, arrived in Iran on Tuesday to monitor Iranian Basketball Super League matches and plan the national team’s upcoming training camp.
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Saudi Arabia postponed
TEHRAN – The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has officially announced the postponement of the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, originally scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in December 2026.
Iran remains proud, steadfast with its talented youth
TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Stating championship is a manifestation of will and determination of a nation that believes rights must be claimed, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized Iran remains proud and steadfast thanks to its talented youth.
Iran’s Greco-Roman team win 2026 World Championship
TEHRAN – Iran have secured the Greco-Roman team title at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, following an outstanding performance by their wrestlers on the international stage.