Category: 8. Sports
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Kim Hee-gon to Officiate Persepolis-Al Gharafa Match – Sports news
The match will be held in Dubai’s Al Maktoum Stadium on Monday. The South Korean football referee, who has been a FIFA listed international referee since 2013, will be assisted by Yoon Jae-yeol and Park Sang-jun. Persepolis sits 10th in Group A… Continue Reading
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Nokhodi Wins Bronze in 2024 World Wrestling Championships – Sports news
Nokhodi, who had defeated American legendary wrestler Jordan Burroughs in the quarterfinals, defeated Kota Takahashi of Japan 10-0 in the 79kg bronze medal match. The gold medal went to Avtandil Kentchadze of Georgia, who defeated Magomed Magomaev… Continue Reading
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Win over Esteghlal Send Tractor Top of IPL – Sports news
In the match, held in Tehran’s Shohaday-e Qods Stadium, Aref Aghasi found the back of the net in the 56th minute and Sajjad Ashouri made it 2-0 with three minutes remaining. It was Esteghlal’s fifth loss in nine matches. The Blues now sit 12th… Continue Reading
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Persepolis Suffers First Loss in 2024-25 IPL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Persepolis football team suffered their first loss in the 2024-25 Iran Professional League (IPL) Wednesday night. Continue Reading
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Despite loss, Persepolis remain top of Iran League
Mahmoud Motlaghzadeh scored the only goal of the match for the Ahwazi team. With the 1-0 win, Esteghlal Khuzistan moved up to the seventh place on the PGPL table. However, Persepolis remained at the top of the table with 17 points from 8… Continue Reading
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Mosimane’s mission: Can he turn Esteghlal’s fortune around?
TEHRAN – South African tactician Pitso Mosimane faces a stern test as he prepares to lead Esteghlal against Tractor in the Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League on Thursday. The former Al Ahly and Al Ahli Saudi FC manager is tasked with… Continue Reading
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Iran Football Chief Taj Meets FIFA President Infantino – Sports news
Taj has traveled to Seoul, South Korea to attend the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023. On the sidelines of the ceremony, Taj met Infantino and AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa. Iran stalwart Saeid Ahmad Abbasi was named the 2023 AFC… Continue Reading
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Geraei Truly Happy for Winning Gold at 2024 Wrestling Worlds – Sports news
In the 82kg final, Geraei defeated Erik Szilvassy from Hungary to win a gold medal. “After eight years, I finally got to experience the world finals,” Geraei said. “I’m truly happy from the bottom of my heart because I could make my fans… Continue Reading
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Dad Marz Snatches Silver at Wrestling World Championships 2024 – Sports news
In the 55kg final, Eldaniz Azizli of Azerbaijan defeated 2023 bronze medalist Dad Marz for the fourth time in four career meetings, but this one was the closest as he won 1-1 on last-point criteria after each received a passivity point. It was an… Continue Reading
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Geraei takes gold at Wrestling World Championships 2024
TEHRAN – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Mohammadali Geraei won a gold medal at the 2024 Wrestling World Championships in Tirana, Albania Tuesday night. In the 82kg final, Geraei was not to be denied in his first chance at world gold, as he stormed… Continue Reading