By Masoud Hossein

Iranian sprinter Safarzadeh eyes two golds at 2025 World Para Athletics Championships

TEHRAN - Iranian Paralympic sprinter Hajar Safarzadeh aims to win two gold medals at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in India.

Iran’s 2025 Paralympic Day slogan unveiled

TEHRAN – Iran’s 2025 Paralympic Day slogan was unveiled during a session held at the National Paralympic Committee's headquarters on Monday. The slogan for this year is “National Paralympic Day; A Celebration of Strong Wills”.

Iranian Para shooter Javanmardi to compete in 2028 Paralympic Games

TEHRAN – Four-time Paralympic gold medalist Sareh Javanmardi has announced her intention to compete in the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Previously, she had indicated that she would retire from the sport after the 2024 Paralympics.

Iran NPC winner of 2025 International Women’s Day Recognition Award

TEHRAN - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the three exceptional winners of the 2025 International Women’s Day Recognition Awards. 

Samimi named Iran Paralympic committee Secretary General

TEHRAN – Hamidali Samimi was appointed as Secretary General of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) on Sunday.

Iranian athlete Marian receives three-year ban for anti-doping rule violation

TEHRAN - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para athletics athlete Mostafa Marian of Iran for a period of three years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code.

Iranian athlete Khosravani banned three years for doping

TEHRAN - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para athletics athlete Amir Khosravani for a period of three (3) years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping Code.

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.

Iran’s men’s goalball team to partake at 2024 Paralympics

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s goalball team will participate at the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Koohpayehzadeh elected head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled

TEHRAN – Jalil Koohpayehzadeh was elected as head of Iran's Sports Federation for the Disabled for a four-year term till 2028 on Tuesday.

Pooladgar named Iran’s chef de mission at 2024 Paralympic Games

TEHRAN – Mohammad Pooladgar has been named as Iran’s chef de mission for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France.

Ex-Iran powerlifter Dimasi dies

TEHRAN – Mansour Dimasi, silver medalist at the 2000 Paralympic Games, passed away Monday night.

Iran, South Korea NPCs sign MoU

TEHRAN – Iran and South Korea National Paralympic Committees signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Saturday.

Iran’s NPC can support Asian countries: Majid Rashed

TEHRAN - Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) President Majid Rashed hailed Iran as one of the most developed National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) in the region and said the West Asian country can support the other Asian countries to develop in this field.

Mehrzad doubt for 2023 ParaVolley Asia Oceania Zone

TEHRAN – Morteza Mehrzad will likely miss the 2023 ParaVolley Asia Oceania Zone Championships.

Rezaei to vie with Ortiz for Volleyball Hall of Fame

TEHRAN – Iran sitting volleyball coach Hadi Rezaei will vie with Kari Miller-Ortiz of the U.S. for the 2023 International Volleyball Hall of Fame Induction.