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2024-12-26 09:26

By Masoud Hossein

Iran wrestling legend Hassan Yazdani turns 30

TEHRAN – Iran legendary freestyler Hassan Yazdani Charati turned 30 today.

2024-11-23 16:43

Pezeshkian emphasizes equal distribution of sports facilities countrywide

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian called for removing monopolies in sports facilities used by executive bodies as part of efforts to promote justice in the sports field.

2024-08-03 16:25

Iran’s Taftain sets season best in 2024 Olympics

TEHRAN – Iran’s Hassan Taftain finished in fifth place in the men’s 100 meters with a time on 10.18 and failed to advance to the final of the event in the 2024 Olympic Games but he bettered his record in Paris.

2024-07-17 19:13

Calls for Paris 2024 to sanction Israel’s participation at Olympics

Protesters have gathered across the street from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games headquarters in Saint-Denis, just outside France’s capital, waving flags and banging pots and pans.

2024/07/17

By Behnam Khosravi

Presence of Israeli security forces contradicts the Spirit of the Olympics

There is just a month until the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and athletes are getting their last allocation for the Olympics. The French security services have formed partnerships with 46 countries, trying to secure the safety of the matches. In addition to the French security protocols, Israel and the United States will send their own security forces to France in order to protect their athletes during the Games.

2024-07-10 13:48

By Farrokh Hesabi

Swimmer Abdoli happy to represent Iran at Olympics

TEHRAN - As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, Iranian swimmer Samyar Abdoli is in the final stretch of his preparations, training diligently in Germany with only 15 days to go. Abdoli, who earned his place in the Olympics through a wildcard entry, is filled with a sense of joy and anticipation at prospect of competing in Paris.

2024-07-09 10:47

By Farrokh Hesabi

Jamaican coach Little optimistic about Taftian’s performance in Paris

TEHRAN – Jamaican coach Gregory Little is optimistic about performance of Iranian sprinter Hassan Taftian in the 2024 Olympic Games.

2024-07-03 17:41

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran to send 40 athletes to Paris 2024

TEHRAN - With just 24 days until 2024 Olympic Games begins, Iran's 40-athlete team are ready to compete in 13 different sports.

2024-07-03 12:17

Amir Sedighi re-elected as Iran wushu president

TEHRAN – Amir Sedighi was elected as head of Iran Wushu Federation on Wednesday.

مراسم تجلیل از قهرمانان و مدال آوران ورزش کشور با حضور رئیس جمهور

2024-05-07 17:33

Iran president Raisi honors medal winners

TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi held a reception at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Tehran, Iran on Tuesday for the Iranian medal winner athletes at Olympics, Paralympics, world championships and Asian Games.

2024/03/04

By Farrokh Hesabi

Volleyball federation forced to hire Mauricio Paes

TEHRAN - The appointment of Mauricio Motta Paes as the head coach of the Iranian men's national volleyball team has elicited diverse reactions.

2024-02-23 15:42

Alberto Giuliani close to Iran volleyball hot seat

TEHRAN - Italian coach Alberto Giuliani is a serious candidate for taking charge of Iran men's national volleyball team.

2023-11-28 23:43

Why should Israel be barred from Paris 2024 Olympics?

TEHRAN– The Zionist Israeli regime has to be barred from competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics after committing so many horrific crimes in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank against the Palestinians.

2023-11-06 17:03

Discus thrower Hadadi officially announces retirement

TEHRAN – Iranian discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi officially announced his retirement from the sport on Monday, bringing an end to his 20-year career.

2023/11/03

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran volleyball candidates at a glance

TEHRAN - The Iran Volleyball Federation has selected six coaches as potential candidates for the head coach position of the national men's volleyball team.

2023-10-29 17:58

By Farrokh Hesabi

Hassan Yazdani undergoes shoulder surgery

TEHRAN - At the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhu, Iranian wrestling star Hasan Yazdani won a gold medal, but the blue kinesiology sports tape on his shoulder raised concerns about his health condition.

2023-10-29 16:49

Iran, Chinese Taipei share spoils in Olympics qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran and Chinese Taipei shared the spoils in a goalless draw in their AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Asian Qualifiers Round 2 Group A fixture at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Sunday.

2023-10-26 18:23

Australia beat Iran at AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

TEHRAN - Australia cruised to a 2-0 win over Iran in their AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament - Asian Qualifiers Round 2 Group A fixtures at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Thursday.

2023-10-21 18:00

Iran handball victorious over Kazakhstan in Asian Men's Olympic Qualification

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s handball team beat Kazakhstan 42-20 in the Asian Men's Olympic Qualification Tournament on Saturday.

2023-08-22 11:46

By Farrokh Hesabi

Female shooter Chehel Amirani expresses joy on winning 2024 Olympics spot

TEHRAN - Shermineh Chehel Amirani, Iranian female shooter, says that her continuous training and effort are the reasons for her success in qualifying for the 2024 Olympics.