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Tractor scape defeat against Al Wakrah at ACL Two

TEHRAN - Iran’s Tractor fought back to hold Qatar’s Al Wakrah 3-3 in Group A of the AFC Champions League 2024/25 at the Rashid Stadium on Wednesday.

2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship

Yesterday 16:34

Iran’s fixture at 2025 FIVB World Championship released

TEHRAN – Iran will play Egypt on Sept. 17, 2025 at the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship opener.

Yesterday 13:33

Fatemeh Merikh misses 2024 Asian Women’s Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran star Fatemeh Merikh missed the 2024 Asian Women's Handball Championship due to an elbow injury.

Yesterday 11:15

Sepahan held by Al Wehdat at AFC Champions League Two 2024/25

TEHRAN - Al Wehdat SC booked their AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 knockout stage spot after a 1-1 draw with Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC in their Group C tie at the Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday.

2024-11-26 18:28

Takhti Stadium architect Darvish dies

TEHRAN - Jahangir Darvish, Takhti Stadium architect, formerly Farahabad Stadium, died at the age of 91 on Tuesday.

2024-11-26 17:10

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iranian giants stumble in Asia: Esteghlal and Persepolis on the brink

TEHRAN - Esteghlal and Persepolis, Iran's two biggest football clubs, have found themselves in a precarious position in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25. With draws against their opponents, their chances of advancing to the next round are hanging by a thread.

2024-11-26 00:08

Persepolis held by Al Rayyan at AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25

TEHRAN - Qatar’s Al Rayyan SC fought back to hold Persepolis of Iran to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 match on Monday.

2024-11-25 23:58

Iran edged by Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifier

TEHRAN – Qatar eked out a dramatic 78-77 overtime victory over Iran at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers Monday night.

تیم فوتبال استقلال تهران و پاختاکور ازبکستان

2024-11-25 22:43

Esteghlal and Pakhtakor share the spoils in a goalless stalemate

TEHRAN - Esteghlal and Pakhtakor’s struggles continued after they played to a goalless stalemate in their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 tie on Monday.

2024-11-25 17:48

Iran’s Rezaei among World ParaVolley Coaching Commission

TEHRAN - Following the success of the recent Level 2 Coaching Pilot course, World ParaVolley is now able to confirm the structure and goals of the Coaching Commission for the next Paralympic cycle through to LA 2028.

2024-11-25 12:51

Vahid Shamsaei remains in charge of Iran futsal team

TEHRAM - Iran's national futsal team, who were facing a potential coaching change after a disappointing performance at the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan, will be remain in charge of Team Melli.

2024-11-25 11:43

Iran kumite runners-up at 2024 Karate World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran male kumite team lost to Egypt 3-0 in the 2024 Karate World Cup final Sunday night.

2024-11-24 22:12

Zob Ahan edge Havadar in 2024/25 Hazfi Cup Round of 32

TEHRAN – Zob Ahan football team defeated Havadar 1-0 in the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 32 on Sunday.

2024-11-24 15:39

By Masoud Hossein

Iran U23 wheelchair basketball coach Soltani happy with bronze medal

TEHRAN – Iran head coach Behrouz Soltani is satisfied with the third-place position of the 2024 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) U23 Asia Oceania Championship.

2024-11-24 12:26

Iran freestyle team defeat Russia in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran’s freestyle team defeated Russia in a friendly match held in Moscow, Russia Saturday night.

2024-11-24 10:13

By Farrokh Hesabi

Nemati aims high as Iran’s Para archery head coach

TEHRAN - Iran's Para archery team has a new leader; Zahra Nemati, a legendary figure in the sport, has taken the helm as head coach. With her extensive experience and passion for the sport, Nemati is poised to inspire the next generation of Para archers.

2024-11-23 20:28

Shams Azar into 2024/25 Hazfi Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN – Shams Azar defeated Shahin Tehran 2-1 in the 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 32.

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.