Tag: Sports
Iran lose to DPR Korea at AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifier
TEHRAN – Stoppage time goals from Kang Wi Song and Kang Myong Bom saw DPR Korea claim a 2-1 win over Iran in Viet Tri on Thursday to move into pole position in Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifiers as Palestine won 2-1 against Vietnam.
Basketball players Jafari and Aliakbari doubt for 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iranian basketball internationals Mehdi Jafari and Hassan Aliakbari have suffered injuries during the national team’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Pouladgar urges focus and unity as Iran prepares for Asian Para Games
TEHRAN – Mohammad Pouladgar, Chef de Mission of Iran’s delegation for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, outlined the latest preparations and planning measures aimed at ensuring Iran’s delegation can compete under the best possible conditions.
Persepolis, Esteghlal draw at 2026/27 PGPL derby
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams drew yet another time 1-1 in Matchweek 5 of 2026/27 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
Persepolis, Esteghlal settled for draw: 2026/27 PGPL
TEHRAN -Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Matchweek 5 of 2026/27 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
Para shot putter Alipour targets fifth gold of his sporting career
TEHRAN – Iranian para-athletics star Amirhossein Alipour is determined to add another gold medal to his impressive collection at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, as he looks to strengthen his path toward qualification for the next Paralympic Games.
It’s a great honor to be Iran’s flag-bearer: Atrachali
TEHRAN – Fazel Atrachali, the male flag-bearer for Iran’s delegation at the Nagoya Asian Games, says he is proud to have been given the honor and hopes the national team can also claim the gold medal at the continental event.
Iran’s para-athlete Javanmardi banned three years for doping
TEHRAN – Para athletics athlete returned adverse analytical findings for oxandrolone, a Prohibited Substance, and forfeited gold medal obtained at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
A derby away from home: Esteghlal and Persepolis face off in Isfahan
TEHRAN – The 107th Tehran derby will break with tradition on Wednesday when Esteghlal and Persepolis meet at Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium in a historic clash away from the capital.
Iran football federation appoints Momeni as acting Secretary General
TEHRAN – Hamed Momeni has been appointed acting Secretary General of the Football Federation of Iran by president Mehdi Taj, replacing Hedayat Mombeini.