Tag: Sports
Iran volleyball team head to Japan for Asian Championship
TEHRAN – Iran’s national men’s volleyball team have left Moscow and begun their journey to Japan, where they will compete in the 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Continental Championship and the first round of qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Iranian woman cyclist Dehghan targets gold in Nagoya
TEHRAN – Iranian women’s cyclist Mandana Dehghan is aiming to return home from the Nagoya Asian Games with the most coveted medal.
Pres. Pezeshkian attends World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the opening ceremony of 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday during his visit to Bishkek to participate in Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.
Bonyadifard to officiate Tehran derby
TEHRAN – Mooud Bonyadifard has been appointed as the referee for the highly anticipated Esteghlal–Persepolis derby in Matchweek 5 of Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL).
Iran finish fourth at Asian Youth Handball Championship
TEHRAN – Iran finished fourth at the 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship after losing 29-28 to South Korea in the bronze-medal match on Monday.
Iran President Pezeshkian to attend opening ceremony of 2026 WNG
TEHRAN – Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the opening ceremony of the sixth edition of the World Nomad Games in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Iran beat Palestine in AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 qualifier
TEHRAN – Iran turned on the power in the second half to defeat Palestine 2-1 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers Group C tie on Monday.
20-year-old Iranian basketball player dies
TEHRAN – A basketball game in Iran’s Fars province was overshadowed by tragedy after 20-year-old player Reza Kazemi suffered a cardiac arrest during a provincial league match and died.
Woman futsal star Gholami hangs up the boots
TEHRAN – Iran women’s futsal star Nasimeh Gholami has officially announced her retirement from the national team after almost 20 years of service.
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.