Tag: Sports
Iran defeat Vietnam at AFC U20 Asian Cup 2027 qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran finished runners-up in Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers after coming from behind to defeat hosts Vietnam 3-1 on Sunday.
Iran pull out of 2026 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s national wheelchair basketball team will not travel to Canada for the upcoming Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships after the visas of head coach and assistant coach failed to arrive in time.
Iran basketball hold first training session in Nagoya
TEHRAN – Iran’s national basketball team held their first training session in Aichi-Nagoya after arriving in Japan ahead of the 2026 Asian Games.
Iran overpower India at 2026 AVC Volleyball Continental C’ship
TEHRAN – Iran swept past India in straight sets (25-20, 28-26, 25-18) in Pool B of the 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Continental Championship.
Javanmardi among shooting stars to follow in Changwon 2026 Worlds
TEHRAN – Some of the world’s most decorated shooting Para sport athletes will compete in pistol events from 10 to 15 Sept.
Iran in Pot 1 of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2026
TEHRAN – The stage will be set for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Sept. 10 (Thursday), 2026 when the Final Draw takes places at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Iranian athletes win medals on Day 5 of World Nomad Games
TEHRAN – Iran added one gold and one bronze medal to its tally on the fifth day of the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, bringing the country’s overall haul to 15 medals.
Iran drop two places in latest FIBA World Ranking
TEHRAN – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has released its latest world ranking for men’s national teams, with Iran dropping two places to 28th in the world.
Wheelchair basketball’s participation in world championship in doubt
TEHRAN – With the Ottawa 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships set to begin on Wednesday, visas for two members of Iran’s coaching staff have yet to be issued, raising the possibility that Iran could withdraw from the competition.
Iran wins three medals at World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix
TEHRAN – Iranian athletes won one gold and two bronze medals at the World Para Taekwondo Grand Prix Series.