By Masoud Hossein

Russia beat Iran in friendly

TEHRAN – Russia football team defeated Iran 2-1 in a friendly match held at the Volgograd Arena Friday night.

Women’s volleyball team crowned champions of 2025 CAVA

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s volleyball team swept past Uzbekistan in straight sets (25-14, 25-14, 25-19) at the 2025 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Volleyball Challenge Cup on Sunday to win the title for the first time in the history.

Iran march into 2025 Asian Men’s U17 Handball Championship semifinals

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Qatar 46-25 at the 1st Asian Men’s U17 Handball Championship on Saturday.

Iran volleyball earn two wins ahead of 2025 world championship

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball team defeated Slovenia 3-1 (34-32, 25-23, 25-23, 24-26) and Germany 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 25-23, 24-26, 15-12) in two friendly matches.

10-man Iran runners-up at 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran conceded a late goal to Uzbekistan in the final match of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup on Monday.

Iran lose to Japan at FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025

TEHRAN - Jack Shiratani and Zen Hawkins starred as Japan trounced Iran 86-67 to book the first ticket to the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals, Tuesday at the MBank Arena.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran defeat India in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran earned their second successive win in the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup, beating India 3-0 in Group B on Monday.

Iran defeat Afghanistan in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Iran came back from a goal down to defeat Afghanistan 3-1 in the opening match of the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup on Friday.

Iranian women to mark their pioneering spirit in AFC Women’s Asian Cup

TEHRAN - The participation of Iran’s national women’s football team in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup once again underscored the prominent role and elevated status of women in contemporary Iranian society on the global stage.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Negin Zandi reflects on a historic win

TEHRAN - In a pivotal moment for Iranian women's football, Negin Zandi’s decisive goal secured the national team’s qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, marking a significant breakthrough after years of struggle and limited recognition.

Iran sweep past China in 2025 VNL Week 3

.TEHRAN - Iran swept past China in straight sets (28-26, 25-21, 25-17) on Thursday in the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3

Iran lose to Lebanon in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

TEHRAN - Iran’s hopes suffered a setback after falling to a 3-1 defeat against Lebanon in Group A of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 Qualifiers on Wednesday.

Iran prepare for VNL Week 3 in Gdansk amid challenges

TEHRAN - As Iran’s men's volleyball team concluded the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 2 on a high note, securing three victories and only suffering one loss, the team now face significant challenges ahead of their upcoming Week 3 matches in Gdansk, Poland.

By Farrokh Hesabi

VNL 2025: Iran’s youngsters make their mark

TEHRAN - The Iranian national volleyball team have demonstrated a balanced and promising performance in the first two weeks of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL). With a young roster and the absence of some seasoned stars, Team Melli’s results reflect both the challenges of rebuilding and the potential for a bright future.

Germany beat Iran in 2025 VNL Week 2

TEHRAN – Germany defeated Iran 3-1 (25-22, 23-25, 26-24, 25-22) in the men’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 Week 2 on Saturday.

Iran secure berth at 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championships

TEHRAN – Iran eased past Thailand in straight sets (25-17, 25-8, 25-11) in the 2025 PVAO Sitting Volleyball Championships semifinals on Friday.

2025 VNL: Iran lose to powerhouses Brazil

TEHRAN – Iran opened the 2025 Volleyball Nations League with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-18) loss to Brazil on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.