Category: 8. Sports

TEHRAN – After a lengthy journey, Iran’s athletic delegation has officially landed in Sanya, China, the host city for the upcoming Asian Beach Games.

The Iranian contingent, a robust team of 99 individuals comprising 57 athletes across 10 sports…

TEHRAN – The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has officially announced that Iran’s rising star, Benyamin Faraji, has earned qualification for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

The ITTF confirmed Faraji’s place in the event following…

TEHRAN – FIFA has put an end to speculation surrounding Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming that Team Melli’s matches will take place in the United States as originally scheduled. The proposal to relocate Iran’s…

TEHRAN – Disaster has struck Iran’s national basketball team as rising star Sina Vahedi faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a devastating ACL tear while playing for his new club, the New Taipei Kings, in the East Asia Super…

TEHRAN – Iran’s national beach soccer captain, Mohammadali Mokhtari, has declared his squad fully prepared to make a statement at the 2026 Asian Beach Games, emphasizing their resilience in the face of challenging wartime conditions.

Iran’s…

The Iranian team, headed by Hassan Rangraz, came first with 201 points, followed by Uzbekistan and Japan, Tehran Times reported.

The Iranian wrestlers won five gold and three silver medals in the competitions in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Saeid…

Mohsen Rezaei wrote on his X account that Iran’s crushing blows, which have brought dark days for America, have compelled American generals, nations, and governments around the world to urge the United States to withdraw from the war. However,…

Ali Gholizadeh opened the scoring in the 10th minute in Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey؛ Tehran Times reported.

Mehdi Taremi made the scoreboard 2-0 from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. 

Mohammad Mohebbi scored Team Melli’s third goal…

The letter emphasizes the role of the Olympic Movement in prompting peace and human values, calling on international sports organizations to uphold their moral responsibilities more than ever in the current sensitive situation, Tehran Times…

The national Iranian men’s football squad will face the Nigeria national football team in a friendly match on March 27 and Play Costa Rica four days later.

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has invited 35 players to the national team for two…